2025 BGCF Grant Recipients: BG Christian Food Pantry BG Dog Park BG High School Art Department BG High School Drama Club BG Youth Baseball Children’s Resource Center Crim Inclusive Playground Project Downtown Foundation Prevent Blindness Wood County Agricultural Society Wood County Committee on Aging Wood County Hospital
BG Christian Food Pantry — $700
$700 to support a chili and soup supper fundraiser benefiting the pantry and Angels in Arms.
BG Dog Park — $7,500
$7,500 to install a durable gravel walking path around the perimeter of the large dog area on Ridge Road.
BG High School Art Department — $1,216.
$1,216.27 to purchase display panels and pedestals, expanding opportunities to showcase student artwork.
BG High School Drama Club — $2,500
$2,500 to pilot a sensory-friendly, immersive theatre experience for very young audiences.
BG Youth Baseball — $5,500
$5,500 to replace worn and unsafe equipment, benefiting approximately 200 youth players each season.
Children’s Resource Center — $3,009
$3,009 to create a dedicated sensory room with inclusive resources for individuals with sensory needs.
Crim Inclusive Playground Project — $1,500
$1,500 to purchase accessible playground equipment for children with physical disabilities.
Downtown Foundation — $7,500
$7,500 to transition to a digital gift card system that supports local businesses and improves accessibility for consumers.
Prevent Blindness — $3,000
$3,000 to expand access to vision care services, including exams, follow-up care, and eyewear for underserved populations.
Wood County Agricultural Society — $1,675
$1,675 to develop a Farm-to-Market educational activity at the Wood County Fair.
Wood County Committee on Aging — $3,375.73
$3,375.73 to install an AED in the Production Kitchen to enhance safety measures.
Wood County Hospital — $6,950
$6,950 to launch the NourishBG Community Nutrition Initiative, improving access to healthy food options.
