Due to the blizzard earlier this week and the need to ensure timely fund distribution, the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation (EHCF) made the decision to bypass their traditional awards ceremony. Instead, the Foundation is proud to announce that a total of $125,539.22 in grants have been awarded to nine local organizations for 2025.

These grants aim to enhance community services, infrastructure, and provide valuable resources to local nonprofits. The Foundation is committed to supporting Hamilton County’s growth and development, and these awards will help fund initiatives that align with EHCF’s mission to strengthen our community.

The EHCF will be highlighting the grant recipients and their projects on their Facebook page. Be sure to follow them at @enhancehamiltoncounty to learn more about the impactful work these organizations are doing throughout Hamilton County.

The following organizations received funding:

• Riverview Early Learning Center: $17,000 for their Expansion Initiative to purchase classroom furniture.
• City of Blairsburg: $9,567.26 for the construction of Handicap Accessible Restrooms in the City Park Shelter.
• Kamrar Fire & Rescue: $7,000 for the purchase of a Self-controlled Breathing Apparatus.
• Wilson Brewer Park: $10,567.36 for ADA Public Restrooms to improve accessibility.
• Van Diest Medical Center: $3,400 for the acquisition of a Chest Compression System.
• Career Ag Academy: $9,000 for the purchase of New Equipment for agricultural education.
• All Cultures Equal: $1,253.45 to provide their Language Program.
• Stanhope Fire & Rescue: $12,108.66 for Turnout Gear for their firefighting team.
• Athens Woods Estates: $642.59 for the installation of a Handicap and Children Door Opener.
• LIFT WC: $50,000 – the second payment for a Challenge Grant to assist with the revitalization project at The Elks.
• St. Thomas Aquinas School: $5,000 – the final payment of a three-year grant for Playground Equipment.

“The grants represent the commitment of the recipient organizations to enhancing Hamilton County to benefit both residents and businesses,” said Darcy Swon, Director of the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation. “The Foundation is honored to support these important projects and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on Hamilton County’s growth and success.”

About Enhance Hamilton County Foundation:

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering community betterment and supporting programs that enhance the quality of life for residents and organizations in Hamilton County. Through grants and other resources, the Foundation works to strengthen the community by focusing on a wide range of issues, including childcare, education, public safety, community resources and infrastructure.