The Natrona Collective Health Trust announced today the organizations awarded grants from their fall grant cycle. In total, the Health Trust awarded $1.33 million in funding to 13 organizations.
The Trust offers multi-year general operating funding to qualifying organizations whose work benefits the health and well-being of Natrona County residents in in areas including, but not limited to, mental and behavioral health services, early childhood development, mitigating adverse childhood experiences (ACES), supporting positive childhood experiences (PCES), and health-related advocacy.
“We are proud to support the important work of our community organizations to create safe and enriching environments for Natrona County’s children and families,” said Samantha Smith, Senior Director of Programs and Community Engagement. “By investing in these programs, we are helping to build a foundation for a healthier, more resilient community.”
Of the organizations selected for funding, six are past Trust grant recipients, while seven organizations will receive first-time grants.
The list of fall grant recipients is below, and full details of the Trust’s past and current nonprofit partners can be found on its website.
Organization | Focus Area |
Casper College STAR Program* | ACES |
Casper Housing Authority CARES | ACES |
Casper Natrona County Health Department* | Early Childhood Development |
Casper Recreation Center* & Foundation* | Mental/Behavioral Health & PCES |
Children’s Advocacy Project | ACES |
Community Action Partnership | ACES |
Community Recreation Foundation* | PCES |
Natrona County Public Library Foundation* | ACES |
Seton House | ACES |
WyoFile* | Advocacy/Civic Engagement |
Wyoming Child & Family Development | Early Childhood Development |
Wyoming Housing Network | ACES |
*Denotes new funding partner