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Grant Information

2019 Grant Proposal Deadline: May 31, 2019

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:

• Proposals are due by May 31, 2019 for projects to be completed July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020
• 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

Application Procedures:

Either click HERE to complete the application online OR DOWNLOAD PAPER COPY HERE and scan/email to Lorie.

Please submit your application via email to lorier@lehighvalleychamber.org
 
Requests will be thoughtfully reviewed and applicants will be notified by June 30, 2019