Natrona Collective Health Trust announces fall grant recipients

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