Pasco L. Schiavo Grants: Impact Grants

The Pasco L. Schiavo Grants, administered by The Luzerne Foundation, provide funding for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas. Grants range from $50,000 to $250,000 over two years, focusing on educational and humanitarian projects. The initiative aims to address community needs in areas like workforce development, education, and health. Eligible organizations must demonstrate measurable impact and capacity for effective project execution while capital projects are also considered for funding.

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 Impact Grant, Pasco L. Schiavo Microgrants and Pasco L. Schiavo Forum Grant.
Pasco L. Schiavo Impact Grant
We are excited to announce a funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations that serve the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas. Pasco L. Schiavo Fund of The Luzerne Foundation is now accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 over a two-year period. This grant opportunity is designed to support initiatives that positively impact the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas.
Please be aware that this grant opportunity is intended to fund new projects or initiatives within your organization. The Pasco L. Schiavo Impact Grant aims to support the expansion of services, helping your organization reach the next level of success.

Eligibility

Nonprofits that provide services or programs within the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly Area School District Zip Codes.
We will prioritize organizations that:
Address pressing needs in the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas, including workforce and economic development, education, health and wellness, arts and culture, social services, and environmental conservation.Demonstrate a clear and measurable impactShow strong capacity for successful project execution and financial management
Capital projects are eligible for funding.

Ineligibility

While you may include a request for general operating costs as part of your project budget, applications focused primarily on general operating costs will not be approved. The grant cannot be used for salaries.Religious entities are not eligible.