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Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund Awards Nearly $123,000 to Local Non-Profits
Clinton, N.Y. – The Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund recently awarded nearly $123,000 to 13 local non-profits and public safety organizations serving the Town of Kirkland and the Village of Clinton.
Since its founding in 2001, the fund has invested $1.38 million in the local community. In addition to public safety support, grants are awarded to organizations with a primary focus on education.
This year’s grants ranged from $19,175 to $2,285. Highlights include:
- Graphing calculators for Clinton High School students.
- Tuition to train two new paramedics for COCVAC.
- Technology upgrades for the Clark Mills Historical Society.
- General operations support for The Country Pantry, which received $7,800.
“We’re grateful for the services and programs our grant recipients provide to residents in the Village of Clinton and the Town of Kirkland,” said Hamilton College President Steven Tepper, chair of the committee that allocates the awards. “They enrich our community immeasurably, often despite limited resources. It’s a pleasure to provide these extra funds to help ensure the vitality of the organizations and the community they serve.”
2023 Grant Recipients and Awards
- Clinton Central School District: $19,175 for sensory paths at the elementary school, 50 graphing calculators for the high school, and a camera package to stream stadium events.
- Clinton Central School District Foundation: $13,000 for the 2025 Elementary School Summer Program.
- Kirkland Town Library: $7,500 to supplement a state grant for renovations and energy-efficient HVAC installations.
- Clinton Fire Department: $10,777 for wall-mounted pressure washers for two fire stations.
- Clinton Historical Society: $7,450 to refurbish the society’s front entrance.
- Kirkland Police Department: $2,500 to update the speed trailer with solar-powered charging.
- Clinton Kirkland Improvement Corporation: $15,000 to support Downtown Revitalization Initiative work and future economic development.
- COCVAC: $12,000 for tuition to train two new paramedics.
- Clinton Early Learning Center: $11,455 for outdoor play equipment for infants and toddlers.
- Clark Mills Historical Society: $2,285 for technology upgrades and a recruitment campaign.
- The Country Pantry: $7,800 for general operations.
Additionally, the committee funded a grant writer to assist the Village of Clinton in pursuing a large grant for sewer interceptor replacements and the Town of Kirkland in applying for a Smart Growth Planning Grant.
About the Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund
Established in 2001 by anonymous donors, the fund fosters goodwill and communication between Hamilton College and the residents of the Town of Kirkland and the Village of Clinton. To date, the fund has received over $1.38 million in gifts, with grants awarded based on annual investment income.
Town-Gown Committee Members
- Hamilton College President: Steven Tepper (Chair)
- Committee Members:
- Cat Beck, Associate Professor of Geosciences, Hamilton College
- Phyllis Breland, Hamilton College Trustee
- Amy Owens Goodfriend, Hamilton College Trustee (formerly of Clinton)
- Bob Burns, First Assistant Chief, Clinton Fire Department
- Chris Clancy, Clinton School Superintendent
- Chad Davis, Oneida County Legislator
- Carrie Evans, Former Village Trustee
- Jackie Walters, M3 Director of Operations
Ex Officio Members:
- Dick Tantillo, Senior Philanthropy Advisor, Hamilton College
- Mike Debraggio, Executive Writer and Director of Community Relations, Hamilton College
For donations to the fund, contact Dick Tantillo or Mike Debraggio.
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