News & Updates
The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) is excited to announce the recipients of its 2022-2023 Mini-Grant Program. These grants will leverage more than $66,000 in local spending, aiming to build communities and improve life for residents and visitors alike.
Funded by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Partnership Grant, the mini-grant program supports local projects that enhance the heritage and resources of the Lumber Heritage Region. This year, LHR funded seven out of the fifteen organizations that applied, demonstrating the high level of interest and quality of proposals received.
“We are ecstatic about the number of great projects that were presented in this round of grants. It’s unfortunate we couldn’t support all of them,” said Executive Director Holly Komonczi.
Since 2001, the LHR has leveraged over $3 million in projects across the Lumber Heritage Region. The organization’s mission is to support communities and preserve the forest products industries by making tools and assets available to visitors and residents of the fifteen-county region.
The mini-grant program is financed in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) and the Environmental Stewardship Fund, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. The funding requires a dollar-for-dollar match, ensuring that every grant dollar is effectively doubled.
To get involved or donate to one of the many projects in the region, please email info@lumberheritage.org or visit the LHR’s website at www.lumberheritage.org. Your support helps sustain and grow the valuable work being done to preserve and promote the rich heritage of the region.
Stay tuned to our social media and website for updates on the next round of funding and ongoing projects.
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