Muskingum County's Free Newspaper

Straker Foundation August 26 Small Grant Cycle

Straker Foundation logo

The J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation’s small grant cycle will open August 1, 2026, and close August 31, 2026. The Foundation will award grants of up to $25,000 for selected projects. Preference will be given to ‘start to finish’ projects that can be completed in their entirety for $25,000.00 or less.  Accredited educational institutions, governmental […]

Straker Foundation distributes January 2026 grants

Straker Foundation logo

The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation awarded just over one million dollars in January 2026 grant funding. This cycle included grants of up to $150,000.00, and covered a range of needs, from helping fire departments upgrade equipment to providing support for back-to-school initiatives. Awards address youth programming, educational needs, poverty and homelessness, mental health […]