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LHVA Partnership Grant Program | TreeVitalize Metro Grants | Questions? | Guidelines | Grant Application Forms | Projects Funded by LHVA | How to Apply

LHVA Partnership Grants Program

LHVA provides funding assistance to partner organizations through its Partnership Grants Program. In the past eleven years, LHVA has provided $3,044,685 in grants funding to organizations to support projects and programs in the areas of place-based education, interpretive programming, historic preservation, cultural conservation, community trails, and community and economic development. This funding is an investment in Northeastern Pennsylvania that stimulates the region's economic development, enhances tourism initiatives, strengthens the capacity of community organizations, and increases the quality of life for area residents.

In this challenging economic environment, LHVA has experienced significant funding cuts at the state and federal levels. Grants have become more competitive than in previous years. However, LHVA continues to support high-quality projects that make a difference in the community.

Click here to see the presentation materials for the “LHVA Grants Workshop” on Thursday, January 13, 2011.

TreeVitalize Metro Grant Program

LHVA administers the TreeVitalize Metro program, an initiative that provides grants and technical assistance to communities for tree-planting. This is a separate program from LHVA's Partnership Grant Program with different requirements. Click here to link to LHVA's TreeVitalize Metro grant page with the program guidelines, application, and forms.

Click here to see the presentation materials for the TreeVitalize Grants Program presented at the “LHVA Grants Workshop” on Thursday, January 13, 2011.

Questions?

If you have a project in mind or need more information about LHVA’s grants program, please contact April Rogato, LHVA Executive Assistant, at arogato@LHVA.org or (570) 963-6730 x8200.

Guidelines

Grant Seeking Guidelines

Information on LHVA Partnership Grant Program goals and funding priorities; eligibility; types of projects funded; grant programs descriptions; what funds cover (eligible costs); matching funds requirements; application review process; and frequently asked questions.

Grant Management Guidelines

Information on award information; grant award period; matching funds and in-kind donations; eligible project costs; project accounting; reporting requirements; and acknowledgement of LHVA funding support.

Tips for Submitting a Successful Grant Application

Grant Application Forms

Note: Forms are effective through 2011.

Sponsorship Grants                 PDF   Word
Partnership Grants                  PDF   Word
Educational Mini-Grants           PDF   Word

Projects Funded by LHVA

Click on the links below for projects funded by LHVA from 2005 through 2010.
2010 Grants     2009 Grants     2008 Grants     2007 Grants     2006 Grants

LHVA Educational Mini-Grants (2005-2010)

How to Apply to the Partnership Grant Program :

  1. It is strongly recommended that applicants contact April Rogato, LHVA Executive Assistant, at arogato@LHVA.org or (570) 963-6730 x8200 to discuss their project before submitting an application.
  2. Carefully review the Grant Seeking Guidelines and the Grant Management Guidelines.
  3. Determine the grant program for the project.
  4. Determine the eligibility of the proposed project.
  5. Review the requirements for Matching Funds and determine if the project has the necessary Matching Funds either in-hand or pending.
  6. Complete the appropriate grant application.
  7. Submit the grant application form and supporting material to LHVA in the submission process outlined in the grant application and guidelines.

The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority’s Partnership Grant Program is supported by the National Park Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.