Review the 2025 Community Recovery Fund Grant Guidelines here.
View 2025 info session recording here.
To download the slide presentation, please click here.
For more information on how to navigate our grants portal, Neighborly, please view the recording of the tutorial here.
Q: Can my organization apply for more than one project?
A: Yes, organizations can apply for multiple projects/programs but can only receive a maximum of $50,000 in total per organization.
Q: How much can my organization apply for?
A: Grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000.
Q: How did the City of Bethlehem determine what priority areas would receive funding?
A: Through surveying the community, conducting independent research, and reviewing the existing landscape of public and social services, we determine 16 priority areas that would receive funding. You can learn more about the surveying here.
Q: Can my organization apply for projects/programs related to housing and/or homelessness?
A: Although the City has designated other dollars to housing and homelessness initiatives, organizations may still apply for projects/programs that fall under either category, especially if they also meet one or more priority areas.
Q: What documents will I need to submit?
A: Evidence of filed organizational documents, such as
- State Tax Exemption Documentation or Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Determination or Affirmation Letter of 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), or 501(c)(19) status
- Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and current list of board of directors and officers
- Limited liability company certificate of formation;
- Fictitious name registration; Pennsylvania Subsistence Certification.
- Prior two years of IRS Form 990 and any extension documentation, as applicable
- Current Copy of IRS W9 Form, as applicable
Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community Recovery Fund Grant?
A: Please contact Lori Gilio, Grants Administrator,
here.
The current application cycle will open March 15, 2025 and will close on May 16, 2025. Visit Neighborly to begin your application.