Grants & Projects

Grants and Mini-Grant Opportunities

The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) proudly supports projects that celebrate and enhance our region’s rich history, vibrant culture, outdoor recreation, and conservation efforts. Our grant programs focus on projects where these themes intersect, fostering initiatives that make a lasting impact across our communities.

Mini-Grants

Funded through the Pennsylvania Heritage Areas Program Fund and administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, our mini-grants are designed to bring innovative ideas to life. Eligible applicants include non-profits, municipalities, COGs, Conservation Districts, educational institutions, and Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. All projects must be located within the LHR boundaries, which span 15 counties, including Warren, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Lycoming, and more. (If applying from Indiana, Cambria, or Clarion Counties, contact us to confirm eligibility.)

Eligible activities for mini-grant funding include:

For larger project support, we encourage you to contact our Executive Director to discuss potential opportunities. Together, we can continue to preserve and promote the legacy of the Lumber Heritage Region.

 

2025-2026 Mini Grant NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS until September 30th, 2025

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https://lumberheritage.org/grants-projects/apply-now-2025-mini-grant-program-open-for-submissions/

Additional Grant Opportunities

AMERICA250PA’S 2024-2025 Semiquincentennial Grants

America250PA, with generous funding support from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Legislature, is proud to award $1 million in grant funding across two grant periods during our 2024-25 Fiscal Year. The Semiquincentennial Grants are intended to create, uplif... Read more

Additional Grant Opportunities

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GRANTS | Rural Development

U.S. Department of Agriculture | Rural Development has various grant opportunities available.   BioPerferred Program Business Programs Community Facilities Programs Energy Programs Multifamily & Single Family Housing Programs Telecommunications Programs Water... Read more

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FUNDING IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE TRAINING

AgConnect can help offset the cost of training for eligible forest/wood products & ag-related employers/trainees with a reimbursement of up to 50% of the course cost. Funding is provided through grants by the PA Department of Labor and Industry, the PA Departme... Read more

Classes & Learning Opportunities

SUSAN SWANSON MEMORIAL ITERNSHIP OPPORTUNITYH | March 31st, 2025

AHUG will host the Susan Swanson Memorial Internship Program again this year, providing an exciting internship opportunity for a 10-week program in 2025 (May-July). The selected candidate will operate from the central hub of the AHUG office in Kane, PA, working on landscape invas... Read more

Additional Grant Opportunities

RecTAP GRANTS | Open Year-Round

The Recreation and Parks Technical Assistance Program (RecTAP) is a statewide technical assistance service designed to help organizations receive expert advice on recreation, park, and trail issues. It is funded through DCNR and administered by the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park ... Read more

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PEER & CIRCUIT RIDER GRANTS | Open Year-Round

These DCNR grant programs fund projects that help municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and council of governments to increase local capacity for recreation, parks, and conservation. Read more

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COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL SEED GRANT PROGRAM | Rolling Basis

Administered by The Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) and Community Heart & Soul, this program seeks to help PA small cities, townships, and boroughs to implement the Community Heart & Soul model by providing $10,000 matching grants to resident-led groups in communities with ... Read more

Additional Grant Opportunities

MARKETING TO ATTRACT TOURISTS PROGRAM | Rolling Basis as Available

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced that applications are being accepted for the Marketing to Attract Tourists Program, which is investing $6 million to promote overnight tourism stays and attract international, national, and regional visitors to... Read more

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ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE & SNOWMOBILE GRANT | March 31st, 2025 Deadline

Administered by DCNR, All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile ... Read more

Additional Grant Opportunities

PENNSYLVANIA’S OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a draft of Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan through March 3, 2025. Every five years, states across the nation are required to produce a new statewide recreation plan to help gui... Read more

Grants & Projects

Austin Kindling Factory Short Film

This short film was produced and shared by the Austin Dam Memorial Association as part of a project in partnership with E.O. Austin Home and Historical Society, the PA Lumber Museum, and the PA Historical & Museum Commission. Financed in part by The Lumber Heritage Region and Pen... Read more

Mini-Grants

Big Bend Bird Viewing Station

Construction of a handicap-accessible bird viewing station and related trails along the Allegheny River, providing a unique platform for observing and photographing bird species and wildlife. Read more

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