Community Events Grants (Lackawanna County)

Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant is a grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations serving residents and animals in Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Priority funding areas include breaking the cycle of poverty through access to housing, transportation, education and economic opportunity, as well as programs supporting Jewish culture, heritage, and cemeteries. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits; organizations that have received funding for three consecutive years must wait one full year before reapplying. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. The application process begins with a Letter of Intent, with the 2026 deadline on May 1. Two grant cycles are offered annually.

Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.