Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Beautification Grant Program

Our grant application deadline 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 March 3, 2023, for projects to be completed by December 31, 2023. Grant funds will not carry over to the new year (2024).
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.
Recipients may be asked to submit before and after photos of projects.

Application Procedures:

To be considered, please submit your application via email by March 3, 2023 to membership@poconos.org.
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 membership@poconos.org.

Requests will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified by April 30, 2023.

PMVB Contact Information: Marlyn Kissner, mkissner@poconos.org 610-751-493

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