Pasco L. Schiavo Grants: Micro Grants

Pasco L. Schiavo Grants: Micro Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Luzerne Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $3,000
Last Updated: July 17, 2025

Summary

The Pasco L. Schiavo Grants, offered by The Luzerne Foundation, provide microgrants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas. Aimed at supporting educational and humanitarian projects, these grants seek to enhance community well-being. Established in 1994, The Luzerne Foundation has distributed over $175 million in grants, reinforcing its commitment to philanthropy. Nonprofits eligible for funding must align their projects with the mission of the Pasco L. Schiavo Memorial Fund.

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 Microgrants, Pasco L. Schiavo Impact Grant, and Pasco L. Schiavo Forum Grant. 2025 Pasco L. Schiavo Microgrants The Luzerne Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for nonprofits serving the greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas to apply for microgrants from the Pasco L. Schiavo Fund of The Luzerne Foundation. These grants are designed to support organizations working on projects that directly benefit the local community.

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) 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.