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Lincoln Highway Mini-Grant Opportunity
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (LHHC) is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Mini Grant Opportunity for nonprofits and municipalities located within the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor in Adams, Bedford, Franklin, Fulton, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties.
This opportunity requires a 25% cash match and is designed for smaller projects undertaken by eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and municipalities. Nonprofit organizations must also be registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations and possess a current BCO number.
The 2026 focus for this Mini Grant Opportunity is projects that improve access to parks, trails, and water resources. Applications for other eligible projects will also be considered if they meet all program requirements.
Projects must align with one of the following themes:
- Education
- Conservation
- Preservation
A maximum of $10,000 will be awarded to any one project.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Award Decisions: August 2026
- Project Period: September 2026 – October 2027
- Project Close-Out: November 30, 2027
How to Apply
Applications, program guidelines, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Mini Grant Program webpage:
https://lhhc.org/lincoln-highway-heritage-corridor/mini-grant-opportunities.html
Funding Information
This mini-grant funding was financed by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program and the Heritage Areas Program under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.
Mini-grants may not be used as matching funds for other DCNR-funded projects.
Recent Awardees
Recent Mini Grant recipients include:
- Adams County Arts Council
- Fort Loudoun Historical Society
- West Overton Village and Museums
- Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art – Ligonier
- Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
- Westmoreland Cultural Trust
- Westmoreland Performing Arts
Contact Information
All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Completed applications should be submitted via email to:
For additional information, please contact:
Amy Gallo
Mini-Grant Program Manager
Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
724-879-4241
minigrants@LHHC.org
About the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor works to promote and enrich the communities and treasured resources along Pennsylvania's Lincoln Highway through dynamic storytelling, meaningful partnerships, and thoughtful conservation—honoring both the highway's history and its lived experience today.
For more information, visit www.LHHC.org.
The Great American Road Trip Celebration Returns to the Lincoln Highway Experience
There’s something uniquely American about a road trip.
Maybe it’s the freedom of the open road. The promise of something just over the next hill. Or the simple joy of pulling over for a slice of pie, a photo-worthy roadside stop, or a view you didn’t plan for but won’t soon forget.
Long before interstate highways and GPS directions, the Lincoln Highway invited travelers to do just that—set out, explore, and discover the country one mile at a time. Known as “America’s First Road Trip,” it connected small towns and big cities, shaping the way generations of Americans experienced travel.
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Lincoln Highway Experience will celebrate that enduring spirit with the Great American Road Trip Celebration, a day dedicated to the sights, sounds, and stories of life on the road.
Guests can expect a lively mix of classic cars, live music, local food, and family-friendly activities—all set against the backdrop of one of the nation’s most iconic highways. Whether you’re a lifelong road tripper or just beginning your journey, the event invites visitors to slow down, look around, and reconnect with the joy of the drive.
Because while the destinations may change, the feeling of the road never does.
Lincoln Highway SupperMarket - ON PAUSE
SupperMarket Update for 2026
The Lincoln Highway Experience Museum will not be hosting SupperMarket during the 2026 season.
As the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor continues an important period of strategic planning and growth, our Board of Directors has made the decision to extend the pause of our open-air live music series through 2026.
The coming year will be an especially active one for our organization. In addition to implementing priorities identified through our updated planning efforts, we have a number of exciting, mission-driven events and programs planned for 2026 that will allow us to better serve our communities and advance our long-term goals.
Looking ahead, we are also reimagining the future of SupperMarket itself. Beginning in 2027, we plan to take our events beyond the museum grounds and into the community, creating new opportunities to connect with broader audiences and partners across the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
We are grateful for the enthusiasm and support SupperMarket has received over the years and appreciate your understanding as we take this time to thoughtfully plan what comes next. We look forward to welcoming you to the museum for our other programs and events in 2026—and to sharing more about the future soon.
As travelers head east across Pennsylvania this summer — including visitors making their way to Philadelphia for World Cup events — there’s never been a better time to rediscover the Lincoln Highway. In this reflective new blog post, Lindsay shares her personal love of avoiding the Pennsylvania Turnpike in favor of the slower, more scenic roads that reveal the true character of the state. From roadside diners and mountain towns to vintage Americana and unexpected discoveries along US 30, this piece is an invitation to embrace the journey and experience Pennsylvania the way road trips were meant to be.
Explore a 2-day spring road trip from Pittsburgh to Bedford featuring scenic hikes, historic stops, local food, and small-town charm along the Lincoln Highway.
Before snowplows and heated windshields, winter travel on the Lincoln Highway demanded grit and creativity. In this January Lindsay’s Lincoln Log, explore the realities of cold-weather driving and the roadside lifelines that kept travelers moving.
Discover how Abraham Lincoln transformed Thanksgiving from regional observances into a unifying national holiday amid the Civil War.
Plan a crisp-air loop off the Lincoln Highway through Cowans Gap, Burnt Cabins Grist Mill, barn quilts, farm stands, and Chambersburg’s fountain—plus tips and photo stops.
Discover six one-day itineraries along Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Highway, each offering a unique blend of history, scenery, and local charm. From mountain drives to historic inns, this guide is your perfect starting point for a day of exploration.
From giant ice cream cones to ship-shaped ruins and a house shaped like a shoe, Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Highway is home to some truly unforgettable roadside attractions. In this edition of Lindsay’s Lincoln Log, we’re highlighting the quirky, the oversized, and the wonderfully weird stops that make a summer road trip along Route 30 so much fun. Whether you're snapping photos at the Coffee Pot or grabbing a slice of shoo-fly pie in Lancaster, these larger-than-life landmarks are sure to add some whimsy to your travels.
Explore how the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor created a one-of-a-kind Spotify playlist featuring songs that represent each of its six Pennsylvania counties, from Westmoreland to Adams. Discover the tracks, the stories behind them, and how you can tune in for the ultimate summer road trip soundtrack.
In this edition of Lindsay’s Lincoln Log, we’re hitting the road to explore six of my favorite hidden gems along the Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania. From giant coffee pots and candy emporiums to curated thrift shops and solemn memorials, these unique stops capture the heart, history, and quirk of America’s first coast-to-coast highway.
Welcome to the first part in our new series exploring the Lincoln Highway with Digital Marketing Coordinator Lindsay Greene. Lindsay shares her personal connection to the Highway in this post, and the funny way it kept popping up throughout her life. Journey with us as we explore the stories of this historic roadway!
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