St. Joseph School Receives Grant for Nursing Support, Enabling Student with Transplant to Attend

Cincinnati, OH, September 17, 2026 —

St. Joseph School in Crescent Springs, Kentucky, is enhancing its capacity to support students with significant medical needs, thanks to a grant from the FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky. The funding is specifically directed to provide essential nursing support for kindergartner Eli Grout, who is a recipient of a kidney transplant.

This initiative addresses a key challenge for families of children with chronic health conditions seeking access to private education. Eli Grout’s medical circumstances previously presented a barrier to his full participation in the Catholic school environment. With the new nursing support facilitated by the grant, Eli is now able to attend St. Joseph School alongside his older brother.

The FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky’s contribution is described as crucial in enabling the school to offer the necessary medical care and attention required for Eli’s well-being and attendance. While the exact amount of the grant was not provided, its purpose is clear: to ensure that students with medical complexities can access educational opportunities within the school’s community.

The provision of nursing support aims to create an inclusive environment where students like Eli can thrive academically and socially, without their medical conditions being an impediment to their education or their ability to be part of the school community. The school’s commitment to accommodating students with special medical requirements is bolstered by this external financial assistance.

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