Deadline: 15-Apr-21
The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is pleased to announce its 2021 grant cycle and invites local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding.
The Robert H. Spitz Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation and supports initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Formed in 2015 through the estate of Mr. Spitz, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation supports an array of projects and programs that improve the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. To date, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation has provided over $3 million in funding to the community.
Priority Areas
Priority areas for funding include:
- Programs that aim to break the cycle of poverty, remove economic barriers, and encourage independence in adults and children through access to safe, affordable housing, transportation, education, and other important issues;
- Veterans’ affairs and veteran-oriented programs;
- Animal welfare, including but not limited to programs that support humane education, adoption for homeless animals, spay/neuter, trap neuter release (TNR), rescue, veterinary care and which help the economically disadvantaged and the elderly to keep their companion animals;
- Jewish culture, heritage, and community;
- COVID-19 pandemic-related needs.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to registered 501© (3) nonprofit organizations that support initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
For more information, visit https://safdn.org/the-robert-h-spitz-foundation-announces-2021-grant-cycle/