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Nearly $310K in Tourism Dollars Awarded Among 38 Pocono Projects
Plus, additional $300K allocated to support even more 2024 initiatives
Edited by: TJVNews.com
From enhancing park access and beautifying boroughs to restoring historic landmarks and boosting public programming, the 2024 PMVB Community Impact Grant has awarded $309,554 among 38 regional projects. In addition, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to announce that applications are re-opening for a second time to provide an additional $300,000 towards even more community projects.
Now in its third year, the PMVB Community Impact Grant has awarded a total of $958,166 among 104 projects since 2022. Total contributions will surpass the million-dollar mark following the second round of 2024 funding. Utilizing funds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax, the program is one of the many ways that tourism continues giving back in the Pocono Mountains.
“We established this grant program to say ‘thank you’ to local communities that do so much for residents, as well as the 30 million tourists who visit the Poconos each year. Providing a financial boost for impactful projects across the region benefits all who live, work, play, and learn in the Pocono Mountains,” said Chris Barrett, President/CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau.
Local governments including, but not limited to, boroughs and townships as well as municipal and redevelopment authorities are eligible to apply for funding to support projects that aim to enhance the quality of life in Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Carbon counties.
Applications for the second round of funding open this Friday, April 5, 2024, and will be accessible through Monday, May 6, 2024. Projects approved in the first round are not eligible to re-apply. At least a 50% match is required, and the grant cap request is $20,000. The application and additional details about project requirements will be available at poconomountains.com/grants.
