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2022 Grant Information

​The Chamber Foundation’s mission is to improve the appearance of every main street in the Lehigh Valley. In keeping with the goal of urban revitalization and community development, our grant dollars help to fund a variety of projects intended to visually enhance our downtowns and surrounding traditional neighborhoods.

Organizations eligible to apply:

  • Local government; including, but not limited to, counties, cities, boroughs and townships
  • Municipal and redevelopment authorities and agencies
  • Nonprofit 501c3 organizations


Focus of Foundation Grant Program:

Chamber Foundation funds may be used for downtown and surrounding traditional neighborhood revitalization and improvement projects within the Lehigh Valley. Priority will be given to projects that:


1. Are visible within the community
2. Show partnership or collaboration with others
3. Support business retention or expansion
4. Are consistent with the local revitalization strategy
5. Demonstrate geographic diversity
6. Improve existing or develop new facilities
7. Leave a lasting impact in the community
8. Are submitted on behalf of a recognized main street program or volunteer group


Eligible projects may include but are not limited to:

Banners, Benches, Decorative Lighting, Gateway Signage, Landscaping, Planters, Bicycle Racks, Directional Signage, Informational Kiosks, Murals, Outdoor seating, Holiday Decorations


Projects we do not fund include but are not limited to:

Planning and Studies: Downtown Master Plans, Market Studies, Parking Studies
Promotional: Brochures, Websites, Billboards, Radio advertising and Videos

Program Details:
  • Proposals are due by May 31, 2022 for projects to be completed July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
  • At least a 50% match is required (if you are requesting $2,000, you must show receipts of at least $4,000)
  • Applicants may apply for up to $2000 maximum per project
  • Each project will be considered competitively based on criteria established by the Foundation and reflected in these guidelines
  • Proposals will be approved based on the availability of funds
  • Funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis when proof of expenditure and completion of project has been provided to the Foundation
  • Recipients will be asked to submit before and after photos of projects
Click here for the 2022 grant application
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