— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs
Northampton County is accepting applications for Grow NORCO grants.
Non-profit groups and municipalities can seek up to $50,000 for capital projects and other activities.
For details, see this link
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/index.php?section=press-releases&prrid=183
and here’s a cut-and-paste version:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2025
Northampton County to Accept Applications for 2025 Grow NORCO Program Grants
WHO: Lamont McClure & Department of Community and Economic Development
WHAT: 2025 Grow NORCO Program Grants for Non-Profits and Municipalities
WHEN: Applications open April 21 – May 30, 2025 at 4:00PM
County Executive Lamont McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announce that the County of Northampton will accept applications for the 2025 Grow NORCO Program from April 21st until 4:00 PM on May 30, 2025.
Grow NORCO grants are available to a federally registered non-profit entity, 501(C)(3) or 501(C)(4) or a municipal entity located within Northampton County. Grant funds can be used for Capital Improvements, Quality of Life Initiatives, Façade Programs, Operations and Community Planning. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $50,000.
Awards will be announced in December 2025 and all projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Interested organizations can apply by visiting the Northampton County Participant Portal hosted by Neighborly Software at: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/NORTHAMPTONCOUNTYPA/participant
Registration is required on the Participant Portal in order to apply.
Program inquiries should be directed to:
Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development
Sarah Ortiz
Lehigh Valley News Briefs 