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Laurel Highlands is a 501(c)(6) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, having awarded a total of $1.6 million to 77 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Laurel Highlands can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE TOURISM, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, AND THE INTEREST OF THE TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES LOCATED IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS, GENERALLY COMPRISING FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES.
Cause Areas
2
Highlands
Tourism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Laurel Highlands
$738.3K
10%
FAYETTE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IMPROVE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
$540.6K
8%
REGIONAL TRAIL CORPORATION
$323.4K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
79
Median 1st year grant
$11.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Laurel Highlands?
No. Laurel Highlands does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Laurel Highlands give?
Laurel Highlands primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Laurel Highlands’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Laurel Highlands fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Laurel Highlands make each year?
In 2024, Laurel Highlands awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Laurel Highlands fund recently?
In 2024, Laurel Highlands awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Laurel Highlands, FAYETTE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IMPROVE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, and REGIONAL TRAIL CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Laurel Highlands?
Laurel Highlands does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.