Pasco L. Schiavo Grants: Forum Grants

Pasco L. Schiavo Grants: Forum Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Luzerne Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: July 17, 2025

Summary

The Pasco L. Schiavo Grants, administered by The Luzerne Foundation, support nonprofit organizations in the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas. Established to enhance educational and humanitarian projects, the grants foster community engagement through the annual Pasco L. Schiavo Nonprofit Forum, where organizations present their missions and needs. These initiatives align with the Foundation's commitment to responsible philanthropy and addressing local needs, ensuring impactful contributions to the community's well-being.

Overview

The Luzerne Foundation Established in 1994, The Luzerne Foundation is a force for philanthropy in our community. To date over $175 million in grants has been distributed to nonprofit organizations and over 400 funds have been created. With over $65 million in assets, The Foundation is positioned to do good today and tomorrow. We are….here for good.™ Our Mission: The Luzerne Foundation works to enhance the lives of Luzerne County residents by evaluating and addressing community needs through strategic grantmaking, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to causes that matter to them. Pasco L. Schiavo Grants The Pasco L. Schiavo Fund of The Luzerne Foundation was formed for the purpose of making grant distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations, specifically to promote primarily educational projects and other humanitarian projects in and throughout the Greater Hazleton community which is presently demarcated by the school district borders of the Hazleton Area School District and the Weatherly Area School District. The Pasco L. Schiavo Grants are in three categories: Pasco L. Schiavo Forum Grant, Pasco L. Schiavo Microgrants and  Pasco L. Schiavo Impact Grant. Pasco L. Schiavo Forum Grant Every year, local organizations serving the greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas gather at the Pasco L. Schiavo Nonprofit Forum sponsored by Pasco L. Schiavo Fund of The Luzerne Foundation. Each nonprofit organization has five minutes to present its background and mission, and how it is addressing the Hazleton and Weatherly community’s needs. Nonprofits attending the Forum work in the seven areas served by the Luzerne Foundation: Arts & Culture, Education & Scholarships, Health & Wellness, Historic Preservation & the Environment, Neighborhoods & Community Development, Social Services, and Youth Issues.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be a nonprofit organization serving the greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas (demarcated by the school district borders of the Hazleton Area School District and the Weatherly Area School District) are invited to apply for a spot in the Pasco L. Schiavo Forum. Projects or programs must align with the mission of the Pasco L. Schiavo Memorial Fund to benefit and enhance the well-being of the community.