Pasco L. Schiavo Grants: Forum Grants

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.

The Luzerne Foundation
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.
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.
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

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.
Schiavo Memorial Fund to benefit and enhance the well-being of the community.