The Clinton County Commissioners have officially awarded seven not-for-profits with $100,000 in support for 2025 through their community-oriented grants.
The program is intended to furnish funding to organizations that provide services that help the County further its goals. This year, the largest grant, $35,000, was awarded to The Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship to help provide struggling students with an education, job training and faith-based character education.
The money utilized to fund the Community Service Grants is generated by tipping fees at the Walnut Creek Landfill and is not derived from tax dollars collected by Clinton County. The County reported that every ton of waste dumped at the landfill is charged $2 payable to the County, and the Commissioners decide which projects to support based on perceived need and available funding within that fund.
“The County is proud to be able to support many of our not-for-profit organizations,” Commissioner President Jordan Brewer said. “While we could not fund all organizations or always fund to the amount requested, we do believe these grants will have a great impact on Clinton County residents.”
Grant applications for not-for-profit funding in 2026 will be available in the fall in the Commissioners’ Office at the County Courthouse and will be due by Jan. 1.
Awarded Grants:
- The Crossing School of Business & Entrepreneurship: $35,000
- Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition: $15,000
- The Learning Network of Clinton County, Inc.: $12,024
- COACH Kids of Clinton County: $12,000
- Senior Homeowner Assistance for Repairs Program (SHARP): $10,000
- Boys and Girls Club of Clinton County: $10,000
- Paul Phillippe Resource Center (Transportation): $5,976
