Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund

The Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund is administered by the First Community Foundation Partnership and was established through the will of the late Charles F. Lindig. This philanthropic initiative was designed to support projects that enhance the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, or economic welfare of the Borough of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Lindig created the fund as a living memorial to his grandparents and parents, acknowledging the opportunities provided to his family by the Lewisburg community. The fund reflects a strong commitment to the vitality and well-being of the borough, supporting endeavors that foster long-term community benefit. The grant program is open to nonprofit organizations that are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Most applicants will fall under the 501(c)(3) classification, or be a unit of local government under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations lacking 501(c)(3) status may still apply by partnering with a qualified fiscal sponsor that meets the eligibility criteria. However, organizations previously funded by the Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund must wait five years—defined as four intervening years of grants to other recipients—before reapplying. Furthermore, entities located outside of the Borough of Lewisburg must demonstrate that a primary function of their proposal is to serve the Borough of Lewisburg. The scope of funding emphasizes project-based proposals that align with community needs and present innovative and measurable solutions. Requests must articulate achievable goals and demonstrate strong financial sustainability, especially when seeking seed or start-up funding. Applications that collaborate with other nonprofits and avoid redundancy are encouraged. Proposals that leverage the potential for additional funding or use the grant as matching funds are particularly favored. Applications that seek to fund general operations, endowments, or costs incurred prior to funding approval are not eligible. Additionally, requests from individuals and those with unresolved or incomplete prior grants will be disqualified. The application portal opens annually on August 15, and interested applicants must submit their proposals by October 1. Final funding decisions will be made after the December board meeting of the First Community Foundation Partnership. The funding amounts vary from year to year and are announced following August 15 of the current cycle. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the foundation’s website for updates regarding available funds. Multi-year funding and re-granting requests are only considered on a case-by-case basis. Proposals are evaluated based on how effectively they address community priorities and their potential to generate long-term impact. The review criteria emphasize innovation, feasibility, collaboration, and financial sustainability. Grantmaking decisions are also influenced by the extent to which proposals align with the foundation's commitment to the well-being of Lewisburg residents. Applications that reflect a thoughtful approach and comprehensive planning are more likely to be successful. No specific contact person, phone number, or email address is provided in the source materials. Applicants are expected to use the foundation’s official website and online portal to apply and seek additional guidance as needed. The website also contains general information about the application process and any updates concerning funding availability and deadlines. Given the explicit reference to an annual cycle with a fixed open and close date, the program can be considered recurring. For applicants aiming to participate in future cycles, it is likely that the application window will reopen on August 15 each year, with final decisions issued in December following board review.