Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Beautification Grant Program
Grant Program Application will be posted soon.
Grant dollars will help fund a variety of projects intended to support and enhance the quality of life in communities throughout the Pocono Mountains.
Organizations Eligible to Apply:
- Local government including, but not limited to, cities, boroughs and townships.
- Municipal and redevelopment authorities and agencies.
Focus of Grant Program:
Grant funds may be used to support projects that:
- Beautify outdoor areas surrounding local hospitality and tourism businesses throughout our cities, boroughs, and townships in Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon Counties.
- Improve existing gateways/signage.
- Improve beautification and facades throughout our cities, boroughs, and townships.
Eligible projects may include but are not limited to:
Landscaping, outdoor seating, planters, trash cans, benches, recycling programs, trash removal, removal of overgrown weeds/brush/trees, upgrade of signage and facades.
Program Details:
- Proposals are due on May 6, 2024, for projects to be completed by December 15, 2024. Grant funds will not carry over to the new year (2025).
- Grant cap request: $20,000.00.
- At least a 50% match is required.
- Each project will be considered competitively based on criteria established by the PMVB and reflected in these guidelines.
- Proposals will be approved based on the availability of funds.
- Funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis when proof of expenditure and completion of project has been provided to the PMVB by the deadline date of December 15, 2024.
- Recipients may be asked to submit before and after photos of projects.
Application Procedures:
- To be considered, please submit your application via email by May 6, 2024 to [email protected].
- Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email confirming your application has been received. If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours of your submission, please follow up with [email protected].
Requests will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified by May 24, 2024.
PMVB Contact Information: Marlyn Kissner, [email protected] 610-751-493