Robert H. Spitz Grants

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, managed by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is launching its Fall 2024 grant cycle for local 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Interested organizations must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) online. The foundation supports initiatives in Lackawanna County, with upcoming funding areas including Veterans' Affairs, Animal Welfare, and Environmental Programs. The Spring 2025 cycle will follow, encouraging applications that address these critical community needs.

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 grant cycle and invites local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding. The grant application process begins with submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) through this online portal. All submitted LOIs will be reviewed and select organizations will be invited to submit a full grant application through the online portal before the grant application deadline.The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Please note that the trustees of the Robert H. Spitz Foundation have not set funding parameters for this grant process.The Spring 2026 grant cycle is the first of two planned grant cycles for 2026. The second grant cycle will take place in Fall 2026.
Spring 2026 Priority Areas for funding include:

• Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Programs that aim to remove economic barriers, mitigate intergenerational poverty, and encourage independence in adults and children through access to safe, affordable housing, transportation, education, training, and other important issues.
Jewish Culture & Cemeteries
Programs/projects that support Jewish culture, heritage, community, and cemeteries.

Eligibility

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania.