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From parks to playgrounds, 25 regional projects receiving financial boost The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to…
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Beautification Grant Program
Our grant application deadline for 2025 has passed.
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 April 4, 2025, for projects to be completed by December 1, 2025. Grant funds will not carry over to the new year - 2026.
- 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 no later than December 15, 2025.
- Recipients may be asked to submit before and after photos of projects.
Application Procedures:
- To be considered, please submit your application via email by April 4, 2025 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 after April 30, 2025.
PMVB Contact Information: Marlyn Kissner, [email protected] 610-751-493