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$26,800 awarded in Hamilton County SEED Catalyst Grants

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation has announced that it recently granted out $26,800 from its Hamilton County SEED Catalyst Fund for the first quarter of 2023.

The recipients of the grants were:

KC Budget Storage (Jewell) – roof replacement at 712 Main Street  – $12,000

Stratford Chiropractic (Stratford) – brick repair and tuck pointing – $3,000

Haman Auction (Stratford) – roof repairs – $11,880

This grant is focused on economic development and community betterment in the communities of Ellsworth, Jewell, Stanhope and Stratford. The maximum amount that can be awarded for each grant is $12,000 or 40% of the project total whichever is less. A grant review committee consisting of representatives from the four communities and county review the applications and make their recommendation to the EHCF Board for distribution of funds.

Applications are awarded quarterly and due at the end of each quarter to be considered for that quarter’s grants. The next grant deadline is June 30, 2023. This grant program is separate from the Enhance Hamilton County Annual Grant Program.

For more information on this grant or to review the grant application, visit the EHCF’s website (enhancehamiltoncounty.org) or Darcy Swon, Director, via email at dswon@enhancehamiltoncounty.org or by calling 515-835-0437.