Straker Foundation August 26 Small Grant Cycle
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
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 […]
New sign installed welcoming visitors to New Concord
The Museum Association of East Muskingum spearheaded the initiative to install a new welcome sign for the village of New Concord on SR 83, coming from I70. The sign was made possible thanks to funding provided by The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation. “This sign is a wonderful way to ensure that our America […]
MVESC Little Farmers Academy to offer childcare – enrollment now open
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) celebrated the completion of its brand new year-round childcare center, Little Farmers Academy, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Administration and staff, along with the Zanesville-Muskingum Chamber of Commerce, the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation, and members of the community, joined in on the celebration. This is the third […]