NCAC NEWS

Upcoming NCAC Training Opportunity

Join NCAC on September 15th for a training focused on Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The session will cover program requirements, eligibility, and the application process.

NEPA Alliance and NCAC members receive free or discounted registration for all workshops. Join or renew your membership to take advantage of these benefits.

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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE!

NEPA Alliance has one office measuring 292 square feet available for rent at 1151 Oak Street, Pittston PA, 18640. Our office is conveniently located near the intersection of I-81, PA Turnpike - 476 and SR 315 and includes off street parking, security system, meeting space (25-person board room and 8-person conference room), virtual conferencing equipment and smart boards. Facility benefits include co-locating with the NEPA Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center’s Foundation Directory Online access, visitor parking, and shared kitchen. Additional fee-based services may include accounting/bookkeeping, Information Technology, phone system, shared copiers/printers, and US Postal Service equipment/service. Support may also be provided for nonprofit organizations that align with our mission, if needed. For additional information, please contact Kurt Bauman, V.P. Community & Economic Development Services at kbauman@nepa-alliance.org or at 570-510-4419.

AVAILABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Foundation/Agency:

Scranton Area Community Foundation

Grant: Robert H Spitz

Focus: Supports 501(c)(3) organizations located in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. The following areas will be considered: animal welfare, environmental, and veteran's affairs/veteran orientated programs.

Applications: August 31st - September 30th

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Foundation/Agency:

Moses Taylor Foundation

Grant: Rolling Grants

Focus: Supports projects that improve the health of people in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Priority areas include healthcare access and quality, school-based health, older adult health, and nonprofit effectiveness.

Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. A brief meeting with Foundation staff is required before applying.

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Deadline Approaching: Local Share Account (LSA)

Monroe & Luzerne Counties

The September 30, 2026, deadline is approaching for the Local Share Account (LSA) – Monroe and Luzerne Counties programs. Funding is available for eligible economic development, community improvement, public interest, and infrastructure projects.

Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, authorities, and other qualifying entities.

Considering applying? NCAC offers fee-based grant consulting services to help strengthen your application. Click below to learn more.

Monroe County LSA

Luzerne County LSA

Before You Apply: Three Questions to Ask

Before beginning a grant application, take a few minutes to confirm:

Does the project clearly match the funder’s priorities?
Can your organization complete the project within the required timeframe?
Do you have the information and documents needed to apply?

A quick review of the guidelines can prevent your organization from spending time on an opportunity that is not the right fit.

INTERESTED IN JOINING NCAC?

NCAC offers a suite of services, workshops, and resources that have been strategically designed to increase the effectiveness of and develop capacity for nonprofits, foundations and community organizations. If you are interested in becoming a NCAC Member, click here for more info.

For those wanting to renew or join, NCAC's List of Foundations in Northeastern Pennsylvania has been updated. (Currently 180+ Foundations) You can complete the membership online, including payment by clicking here or use this membership form to mail in with a check.

MEMBER SERVICES:

Don’t forget that NCAC Members receive access and assistance in accessing the Foundation Directory Online, the most comprehensive foundation database.

NCAC members can receive access to the Foundation Directory Online by visiting our in-office workstation any time during normal business hours. Don’t forget that we’re here to help with all your nonprofit needs!

Both the Foundation Directory Online and Guidestar allow free access to portions of their databases and search tools, however their most useful tools and data require membership fees.

NCAC will preapre a curated report the results generated using these tools to ensure that the funders match the geographical boundaries, subject, field of interest and type of support as needed for the project, program or initiative.

Contact Erica Yurkovic, Community and Economic Development Manager, at eyurkovic@nepa-alliance.org to learn more!

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Leadership Operations Manager

CONTACT US

Kurt Bauman

Executive Director

kbauman@nepa-alliance.org

Erica Yurkovic

Community & Economic Development Manager

eyurkovic@nepa-alliance.org