Enhance Hamilton County Foundation awarded a total of $125,539.22 in 11 grants that were announced late Thursday afternoon.

One of the biggest awards — $50,000 — went to LIFT WC as the second payment for a challenge grant to assist with the revitalization project at The Elks. The Elks is the former Elks Club building in the 700 block of Second Street in downtown Webster City. It is nearly the final stages of its multi-million-dollar restoration.

The proposed Riverview Early Learning Center project was given $17,000 for its expansion initiative to purchase classroom furniture. Riverview will be a new structure proposed to be built on Hospital Hill where the former Hamilton Hospital stood. The cost estimate given in 2024 was more than $6.5 million.

Another significant grant — $10,567.36 — went to Wilson Brewer Park to install ADA-accessible (Americans with Disabilities Act) public restrooms.

“The grants represent the commitment of the recipient organizations to enhancing Hamilton County to benefit both residents and businesses,” Darcy Swon, director of the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation, said in a media release. “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.”

She added that the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation made the decision to bypass its traditional awards ceremony because of the blizzard earlier this week, and the need to ensure timely fund distribution.

Here is a list of the organizations that 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.

“These grants aim to enhance community services, infrastructure, and provide valuable resources to local nonprofits,” Swon said in the media release. “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.

EHCF will highlight the grant recipients and their projects on the EHCF Facebook page at @enhancehamiltoncounty.

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.