Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation

10/14/2026

After years of work by the leadership of Muhlenberg Co. Opportunity Center, it was wonderful to celebrate the opening of their new facility yesterday! This project is such a great example of so many organizations working together to build an impossible dream and it's inspiring to be able to walk through the halls of what was once just an idea!

10/09/2026

Today, approximately 60% of eligible children in Muhlenberg County are registered in the Imagination Library program. We want 💯!! An incredible 225,748 books have been mailed directly to Muhlenberg County Children since the inception of DPIL. SOAR is proud to support and promote Dolly Parton‘s imagination Library because we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up with Books. This wonderful program is equally funded by DPIL & Felix E Martin Foundation.
We want to thank Paige Farah for allowing her children to be featured on our new Billboard wrap. If you have not registered your child and they are between the ages of birth and five years old. You can register them online at www.imaginationlibrary.com or at our host, Muhlenberg County Public Libraries. Read 15 minutes every day. Every parent. Every child.

10/07/2026

The Foundation's Muhlenberg Achieves program exists to encourage degrees and certifications beyond high school graduation to grow opportunities for residents and to build the strength of Muhlenberg County’s future workforce, improving the county’s ability to attract business and industry

Our Muhlenberg Achieves staff are attending the National College Attainment Network's annual conference this week, learning about policy & advocacy, postsecondary access and readiness, K-12 practices for postsecondary success, student inclusion, as well as student mental health & wellness.

Check in with Lisa and Rachel next week to hear about all they've learned and how it might pertain to your own educational pursuits.

10/06/2026

Forget something? Our grant application deadline was yesterday, but have no fear as we accept applications on a quarterly basis! Our next application deadline is January 18, 2027. Mark your calendars and give us a buzz when you begin crafting your next application.

📆 January 18, 2027
📞 270-977-9194
💰 https://www.felixmartinfoundation.org/grants/grantmaking-overview

10/05/2026

REMINDER: Our grant application deadline is today! If you have questions as you complete your application, please feel free to give us a call at 270-977-9194.

Applications can be found online at https://www.felixmartinfoundation.org/

10/02/2026

It has been a BRIGHT night on an otherwise rainy day.🧑🏻‍🎓✨📚 Please help us in congratulating this year’s over 40 GED graduates!!!

The Foundation is a proud partner of the MCC Adult Education-Muhlenberg County’s GED Learn & Earn program, helping students receive funding along the way as they work towards their GED attainment. Interested in pursuing your GED? Give them a call at 270-338-2257.

10/02/2026

We were so excited to participate in Grant Ready Kentucky’s two-day grant workshop this week. Can’t wait to partner with them this spring to bring them to Muhlenberg to offer their grant writing, research, and training supports to organizations right here at home!

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Wayback Wednesday! ✨ Take a look at a few of the workings of the inaugural Muhlenberg Civic Leadership Institute's (MCLI) cohort, class of 2022. The MCLI program is run in partnership with the Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce to host a bi-annual 8-month program for emerging and current leaders to build local networks, understand county resources, and diagnose community challenges. This year's cohort has learned more about topics including education and workforce development, local government, agriculture, health and human services, tourism, arts, and the local economy; and will graduate from the program in October.

Have YOU participated in MCLI in years past? If so, what was your favorite memory?

Have you always wanted to participate in MCLI, but have been unsure how to apply? Drop your name and we'll be sure to reach out to you!