Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants
Eligibility
Indiana nonprofits and public schools are eligible for Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants. The Foundation focuses on education, arts and culture, community vitality, and health in Indiana. Rapid Grants of up to $5,000 are available on a rolling basis for quick-turn projects. General Grants of $5,000-$100,000 have February 15 and July 15 preliminary deadlines.
Program Goals
Ball Brothers Foundation, based in Muncie, Indiana, is one of Indiana's oldest and most prominent private foundations, investing in education, arts, community, and health across Indiana since 1926. Rapid Grants of up to $5,000 are available on a rolling basis from February 1 through November 30 each year, with decisions typically within 1-2 weeks. General Grants of $5,000-$100,000 support larger programs with more formal review processes.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Rapid Grant applications are submitted online through the Ball Brothers Foundation grant portal. The 2026 Rapid Grant window runs February 1 through November 30. Applications require a brief project description, budget, and organizational information. Decisions are typically made within 1-2 weeks. General Grants have February 15 and July 15 preliminary deadlines — contact the Foundation for the full General Grant application process.
Cycle Notes
Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants are available rolling from February 1 through November 30, 2026. The window closes November 30. Spring 2027 Rapid Grant window opens February 1, 2027. General Grants have February 15 and July 15 preliminary deadlines annually. Visit ballfdn.org for current application portal.
Grant Award Amount
Rapid Grants award up to $5,000 per project. General Grants award $5,000-$100,000. The Rapid Grant program is ideal for Indiana schools needing quick-turn funding for classroom projects, curriculum, or equipment purchases.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — classroom coding for Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grant projects in Indiana
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy tools for Indiana school programs funded through Ball Brothers Foundation
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for Indiana Foundation Rapid Grant applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants in Indiana?
Indiana nonprofits and public schools are eligible. The Foundation focuses on education, arts, community, and health in Indiana.
How much funding is available through Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants?
Rapid Grants award up to $5,000. General Grants award $5,000-$100,000 for larger programs.
When can Indiana schools apply for Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants?
The 2026 Rapid Grant window runs February 1 through November 30. Decisions are typically made within 1-2 weeks of submission.
Can Ball Brothers Foundation grants be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Ball Brothers Foundation funds educational programs across subject areas. Document alignment to program goals and student learning outcomes before purchasing.
How can Forward Education help with Ball Brothers Foundation grant applications?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, pricing letters, and letters of support for Indiana schools. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Indiana standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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