Apply now for John J. Snyder Fund (Pennsylvania)

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: 05/13/2026

Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

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 – $117,000.

Grant Period

July 17, 2026 – July 17, 2027.

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 competitive grants at the Community Foundation will not typically fund: