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The John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation is a grant from the Lancaster County Community Foundation that funds the restoration, maintenance, and repair of documented historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties, Pennsylvania.
The fund supports practical preservation work, including roofing, repointing, electrical system repair and replacement, and general restoration—the essential maintenance necessary to sustain historic properties for future generations. Funding is awarded for project execution only and not for feasibility studies or planning.
Eligible applicants are community benefit organizations that own documented historical structures in Lancaster or Cumberland counties and meet LCCF general eligibility requirements. Grants range from $20,000 to $117,000.
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John J. Snyder Fund - Lancaster County Community Foundation The John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation is a distinct fund of our Passion Grants.
It supports the restoration, maintenance, and repair of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties. Grant funds may be used for many of the “unglamorous things” necessary to sustain a documented historical structure owned by a community benefit organization, so that it may be preserved for future generations.
Project examples include repointing, roof repair and replacement, electrical system repair and replacement, general restoration, maintenance, and repair.
Previously funded projects include the restoration of the “Griddle & Grind” historical building in Ephrata and the renovation of buildings occupied by Congressman Thaddeus Stevens and his housekeeper, Lydia Hamilton Smith, to create the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History & Democracy.
Grants range from $20,000 to $117,000 THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY OPENS ON MARCH 3, 2026 To submit an application, access our online grant portal below. Join the Programs Team for Virtual Office Hours by registering below. Sessions are 90 minutes long, and you can drop in anytime.
March 18 – 10am: Register Here April 16 – 10am: Register Here Eligibility Requirements & Resources Before starting an application for any grant, review our eligibility requirements for funding. You can also access resources to help you meet our requirements. Get a snapshot of everything you need to know about the John J.
Snyder grant, including application questions, evaluation criteria, and more. • Roof Repair and Replacement • Electrical System Repair and Replacement • General Restoration, Maintenance, and Repair Note: Funding will be awarded for project execution only, not for feasibility studies or other planning purposes. Send an email to Program Officer, Rachael Hartman Get news from Lancaster County Community Foundation in your inbox.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Community benefit organizations that own documented historical structures in Lancaster or Cumberland counties; must meet general LCCF eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $20,000 to $117,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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