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Grant Information

Round 11 Grant Applications closed on May 31, 2018. Keep checking back for 2019 Grant Information.

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

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.

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

Priority will be given to projects that

• Are visible within the community
• Show partnership or collaboration with other community groups
• Support business retention or expansion
• Are consistent with the local revitalization strategy
• Demonstrate geographic diversity
• Improve existing or develop new facilities
• Leave a lasting impact in the community
• 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:

• Round 11 Grant Applications closed on May 31, 2018. Keep checking back for 2019 Grant information.
  
• Applicants may apply for up to $2000 per project
• At least a 50% match is required  (if you are requesting $2,000, you must show receipts of at least $4,000)

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 may be asked to submit before and after photos of projects

Application Procedures:
To be considered please submit your application via email by the deadline to lorier@lehighvalleychamber.org