The Edwardsville Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $53,377 in 2026 Relief Grants to five local nonprofit organizations in support of projects related to emergency and disaster preparedness. Recipients and award amounts are as follows:

City of Edwardsville Fire Department: HeartSafe Edwardsville Project, $19,570. Through the Heartsafe program, the fire department will provide CPR and AED training for staff and volunteers at 10 local nonprofits.

Hitz Memorial Home: Emergency Generator Repair, $5,000. This generator is a backup power source for Hitz residents in times of emergency.

Main Street Community Center: Back-Up Generator $18,500. A generator will help Main Street Community Center continue critical services, such as providing a warming and cooling location, during power outages.

Metro East Humane Society: Pet ID Engraver, $3,307. Lost pets are common after disasters like tornadoes and flooding, and engraved ID tags can help them reunite with their owners sooner.

Riverbend Family Ministries: Safe Access: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness, $7,000. The grant will help fund the expansion of electronic badge access to interior doors at Riverbend’s facility, providing greater protection to those who use the building’s services.