The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation (EHCF) has announced the recipients of the final Hamilton County SEED Catalyst Grant fund, distributing $23,354 in funds. The grants were awarded as follows:

– Hamilton County Development – Housing Assessment: $1,957.20

– Jewell Market (Jewell) – Digital Price Tags: $12,000

– Handcrafted FCD (Jewell) – Concrete Pad for West Alley Entrance: $970

– KC Storage (Jewell) – Exterior Facade Work: $6,976.80

– Copperhead Saloon & Grill (Stratford) – Electrical Updates: $1,450

This grant program has supported businesses and organizations by distributing over $230,000 aiming to foster economic development and community improvement in Ellsworth, Jewell, Stanhope, and Stratford. A grant review committee comprised of representatives from these communities and the county reviewed applications and recommended fund allocations to the EHCF Board.

The SEED Catalyst grant program has operated separately from the EHCF’s Annual Grant Program and awarded funds quarterly.