Lumber Heritage Region Announces 2025/2026 Mini Grant Program

 

Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania, Inc. 

 Press Release

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

August 2025 

Lumber Heritage Region Announces 2025/2026 Mini Grant Program 

The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Mini Grant Program. This annual funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate, preserve, and promote the rich lumbering heritage of northwestern and north central Pennsylvania.

 Mini Grants typically award up to $5,000 with a required 50/50 match from recipients, which may be provided as cash and/or in-kind contributions. 

Projects requesting more than $5,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Funding for this program is made possible through the Pennsylvania Heritage Areas Program Fund, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. 

Key Dates:

 • Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 (4:00 PM) 

• Grant Awards Announced: October 29, 2025

 • Project Completion Deadline: October 29, 2026 

Since its inception, the LHR Mini Grant Program has helped fund dozens of projects across the region, supporting historic preservation, cultural conservation, recreation, and educational initiatives. 

“The LHR mini grant program has leveraged nearly a million dollars for projects in our small communities. We are expecting this year to be super competitive as we know of many great projects just waiting to be funded.” — Holly Komonczi, Executive Director, Lumber Heritage Region 

The program is open to nonprofits, municipalities, educational institutions, and community organizations located within the 15-county Lumber Heritage Region: Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga, and Warren.

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Call to Action If you have a project idea that preserves and promotes the lumbering heritage of our region, now is the time to apply! LHR encourages organizations across all 15 counties to seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact in their communities. Apply online and find full program details at: https://lumberheritage.org/grants-projects

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Contact for Media & Applicants:

 Rowan Crisp

 Lumber Heritage Region 

PO Box 154 

Curwensville, PA 16833

 rowan@lumberheritage.org

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