Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development announced the county of Northampton will now accept applications for the 2025 Grow NORCO Program through 4 p.m. May 30.

Grow NORCO grants are available to a federally registered nonprofit entity, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4), or a municipal entity located within the county. Grant funds can be used for capital improvements, quality of life initiatives, facade programs, operations and community planning. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $50,000.

Awards will be announced in December, and all projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026.

Interested organizations can apply by visiting the Northampton County Participant Portal, hosted by Neighborly Software, at portal.neighborlysoftware.com/northamptoncountypa/participant.

Registration is required on the portal to apply.

Program inquiries should be directed to Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development’s Sarah Ortiz at 610-829-6308 or sortiz@norcopa.gov.