The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation has announced that it has granted out $39,812.80 from its Hamilton County SEED Catalyst Fund for the second quarter of 2022.

The recipients of the second quarter grants are:

The Bakin’ Diner (Stratford) – equipment – $6,200

City of Jewell (Jewell) – new roof and doors for park concession stand – $4,612.80

Stanhope Depot & Museum (Stanhope) – relocate depot to Stanhope – $12,000

Athens Woods (Stratford) – advertising for Destination Stratford – $5,000

Stratford Fire & Rescue (Stratford) – new ambulance – $12,000

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 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 September 30, 2022. This grant program is in addition to the annual grant program.

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