John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation
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John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation supports community benefit organizations in restoring, maintaining, and repairing historic structures to sustain them in Lancaster and Cumberland counties.
Funder: Lancaster County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Eligibility screen for feedback) | April 2027 (Draft for feedback) | May 2027 (Eligibility screen without feedback) | May 2027 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $117,000
Summary: Supports restoration, maintenance, and repair of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties.
Key Information: The historic building must be owned by the applying community benefit organization.
Description
The John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation is administered by the Lancaster County Community Foundation as a distinct fund within its Passion Grants program. It supports the restoration, maintenance, and repair of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties, focusing on the care of existing structures.
The fund supports the “unglamorous things” necessary to sustain documented historic structures. Its preservation purpose encompasses both restoration work and ongoing maintenance and repairs. The Foundation partners with community benefit organizations and states a commitment to equitable and inclusive opportunities. This fund uses a separate application from the other Passion Grants.
