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Find similar grantsRobert H. Spitz Grants is sponsored by Scranton Area Community Foundation. This grant cycle supports initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Spitz Foundation Robert H. Spitz Foundation About The Robert H. Spitz Foundation Scranton Area Community Foundation has served as administrator of the Robert H.
Spitz Foundation since 2016. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation that supports initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Formed in 2015 through the estate of Mr. Spitz, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation supports an array of projects and programs that improve the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. The Robert H.
Spitz Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations, providing support for programs that aim to break the cycle of poverty, remove economic barriers, and encourage independence in adults and children through access to safe, affordable housing, transportation, and education.
Priority areas for funding also include veterans’ affairs and veteran-oriented programs, animal welfare, and support for Jewish culture, heritage, community, and cemetery support. To date, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation has provided over $6 million in funding to the community.
Robert H. Spitz was born in Scranton in 1955 and was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and the University of Miami, Florida. Before retirement, Mr. Spitz had been employed by the U.S. Department of Labor and was also the owner of several local Arby’s restaurants.
Robert H. Spitz 2026 Grant Cycles applications are open for the Fall 2026 grant cycle until Monday, August 31, 2026 . The Robert H.
Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the Fall 2026 grant cycle and invites local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding. The grant application process begins with submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) through this online portal.
All submitted LOIs will be reviewed, and selected organizations will be invited to submit a full grant application through the online portal before the grant application deadline. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Robert H. Spitz Foundation’s Fall 2026 grant cycle is the second and last of two planned grant cycles for 2026. Please Note: If the applying organization has received grant funding from the Robert H.
Spitz Foundation for three consecutive years, it must wait one full year (two grant cycles, 1 Spring and 1 Fall) before applying again.
Fall 2026 Priority Areas for funding include: Including but not limited to programs that support humane education, adoption for homeless animals, spay/neuter, trap neuter release (TNR), rescue, veterinary care, and which help the economically disadvantaged and the elderly to keep their companion animals.
Programs/projects that seek to preserve and/or protect the environment; raise awareness and/or educate about climate/environmental issues; and seeks to mitigate the impact of harmful practices to the environment and promote recreation/public health.
Veterans’ Affairs and Veteran-oriented Programs Programs that support veterans and their families through access to healthcare, housing, job training, mental health services, and reintegration support. This includes initiatives addressing homelessness, PTSD, disability benefits, and community-based outreach tailored to the unique needs of those who have served in the military.
Deadline to submit Letter of Intent (LOI): Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Deadline to submit application: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Please contact grants@safdn.
org with questions about the Robert H. Spitz Foundation Fall 2026 grant cycle. Please Note: The Robert H.
Spitz Foundation will ONLY accept grant requests through the online portal. No paper or emailed applications will be accepted.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Robert H. Spitz Grants is funded by Scranton Area Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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.
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