The Kolberg Athletic Club took a big step toward constructing a new bathroom and concession stand at its southern Door County ballpark.

The organization received a $100,000 grant from the Destination Door County Community Investment Fund on Thursday. It was the largest of the five awarded, with additional grants from the Belgian Heritage Center, the Village of Ephraim, the Door County Historical Society, and the Door County YMCA. The grant will allow the Kolberg Athletic Club to construct a new building outfitted with running water to provide greater offerings and accommodations for baseball games, sports camps, and community events.

The club sent out a fundraising request letter in July outlining why they would like to build a new structure for the ballpark. They also touted a $50,000 matching donation if they could raise the funds. Fundraising efforts are ongoing.