The John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation supports restoration, maintenance, and repair of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties.
Donor Name: Lancaster County Community Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Cumberland County (PA), Lancaster County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The 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.
Funding Information
Grants range from $20,000 – $114,600.
Grant Period
July 23, 2025 – July 23, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organization must:
- Own the building for which it is applying. No exceptions.
- Serve Lancaster County or Cumberland County residents without discrimination.
- Have current 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.
- Be registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations unless otherwise exempt per the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act.
- Complete IRS Form 990 annually.
- Have an annual audit or a financial review by an independent CPA within the last 12 months.
- Be in good standing with all existing awards and contracts with the Lancaster County Community Foundation.
- Provide organizational Non-Discrimination Policy meeting all federal requirements as it applies to your type of organization.
- Be aware of the Community Foundation’s Anti-Hate Policy.
- Please note the Community Foundation’s competitive grants will not typically fund:
- Creation of a new organization
- Schools
- Political campaigns
- Expenses incurred before the grant is awarded
- Cemetery associations
- Religious causes that further a specific belief/agenda.
Evaluation Criteria
Community grant reviewers will use the following questions to evaluate and score applications:
- Historical Significance – To what extent does the response demonstrate the historical significance, and relevance of the structure?
- Equity & Inclusion – To what extent does the response demonstrate intentional practices of JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion), to advance opportunities, and minimize harm to individuals and communities, at the organizational or project level?
- Nature of the Work – To what extent does the response describe the nature of the work, steps to respect the original materials of the structure, and documentation of the work to be done for historical purposes?
- Pre-Planning Process – To what extent does the response outline a clear and well thought out pre-planning process, including collaboration with historic preservation consultant or vendor?
- Implementation Plan – To what extent does the response outline an effective plan for project implementation?
- Ecological/Long-term Benefits – To what extent does the response describe ecological benefits, or long-term cost savings associated with this project?
For more information, visit LCCF.
