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Samantha PearsonDirector, Department of Community & Economic Development Phone: 610-782-3608 Fax: 610-871-2771
SamanthaPearson@lehighcounty.org
Virginia Haas Community Revitalization & Development Manager Phone: 610-782-3809 Fax: 610-871-2893 virginiahaas@lehighcounty.org
Laurie Moyer Grants Management Specialist / Fair Housing Officer Phone: 610-871-1964 Fax: 610-871-2893 lauriemoyer@lehighcounty.org
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Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2026
Lehigh County Ordinance 2007-182
The County of Lehigh will begin accepting applications Monday, June 8, 2026 for its 2027 Quality of Life Grant Program.
A 2027 Quality of Life Grant may be awarded to eligible organizations for specific cultural, civic, and recreational programs, in addition to events, capital projects, or operational support.
Prior to applying, please read the 2027 Quality of Life cover letter, 2027 Quality of Life Grant Application Guidelines to become familiar with the grant's requirements, including several changes from previous years’ programs. Several of the changes are due to Ordinance 2026-121 which streamlined the financial reporting processes for grants over $7500.
2027 Quality of Life Grant Applications must be received on or before Monday, July 6, 2026. The application is fillable but must be named and saved prior to emailing to lccommdev@lehighcounty.org.
Additionally, all organizations must submit a W-9 for the current calendar year. This is also a fillable form but must be named and saved prior to attaching to the email.
Completed applications should be emailed to lccommdev@lehighcounty.org OR may be mailed to the following address:
Virginia Haas, Community Revitalization and Development Manager
Room 519, Office of Community and Economic Development
Lehigh County Government Center
17 South Seventh Street
Allentown, PA 18101-2401
Please contact lccommdev@lehighcounty.org or Virginia Haas at 610.782.3809 or virginiahaas@lehighcounty.org for additional information.
The County of Lehigh will begin accepting applications Monday, June 8, 2026 from non-profit organizations, political subdivisions or municipal authorities for the 2027 Tourism Development Grant program.
The main goals of this grant are to assist organizations which are promoting tourism on a regional level and which encourage visitors to plan overnight stays in our local hotels.
Tourism Development Grants may be awarded for projects occurring in Lehigh County that encourage substantially large events or which improve facilities, are regional in nature, and which have the potential to draw significant numbers of people. Capital projects (but not general maintenance) which will promote tourism, events, or conventions are also acceptable.
Prior to applying, please read the 2027 Tourism Development Grant cover letter and 2027 Tourism Development Grant Application Guidelines to become familiar with the grant's requirements, including several changes from previous years’ programs. Many of the changes are due to Ordinance 2026-121 which streamlined the financial reporting processes for grants over $7500.
2027 Tourism Development Grant Applications must be received on or before Monday, July 6, 2026. The application is fillable but must be named and saved prior to emailing to lccommdev@lehighcounty.org. Additionally, all organizations must submit a W-9 form for the current calendar year. This also must be named and saved prior to emailing. Completed applications should be emailed to lccommdev@lehighcounty.org OR may be mailed to the following address: