The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania Inc. (LHR) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Mini-Grant Program.
Funding is provided through the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) and therefore must adhere to all statewide rules and regulations. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Feb. 8.
There is $25,000 available to support projects with a usual maximum award of $5,000 per application. This is a 50/50 matching grant requiring the applicant to have funding for 50% of the total grant reward, and it cannot be used as a match for other DCNR-funded projects. The project must be completed and funds exhausted by Feb. 28, 2025.
Eligible applicants for the program would include non-profit 501©3 organizations, municipalities, COGs, conservation districts, educational institutions, and housing and redevelopment authorities. The project must be located within the boundaries of the Lumber Heritage Region.
The Lumber Heritage Region covers 15 counties and is one of Pennsylvania’s 12 Heritage Areas.
The type of grants considered will be projects that implement recommendations of the LHR Management Action Plan and strategic priorities as outlined below. Highest priority will be given to projects focusing on the use of technology in promoting the heritage of the area, eligible projects would include but are not limited to:
Details and application packets are available on the LHR Website at www.lumberheritage.org or by calling (814) 761-4207. Funding is limited.
