John J. Snyder Fund

The John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation is a distinct fund of our Passion Grants. It supports the restoration, maintenance, and repair of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties. Grant funds may be used for many of the “unglamorous things” necessary to sustain a documented historical structure owned by a community benefit organization, so that it may be preserved for future generations. Project examples include repointing, roof repair and replacement, electrical system repair and replacement, general restoration, maintenance, and repair.

Previously funded projects include the restoration of the “Griddle & Grind” historical building in Ephrata and the renovation of buildings occupied by Congressman Thaddeus Stevens and his housekeeper, Lydia Hamilton Smith, to create the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History & Democracy.

Grants range from $20,000 to $114,600

FINAL APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 16