2025 Clinton County Tourism Grant Recipients Announced During Commissioner’s Meeting: $100k Awarded to Support Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Outdoor Recreation Initiatives
By Emily Wright
LOCK HAVEN— During the Clinton County Commissioner’s meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025, the recipients of the 2025 Clinton County Tourism Grant were announced by Kira Rosamilia, Tourism Director at the Clinton County Economic Partnership (CCEP), and Matt Croak, Community Planner/Zoning Officer for the county.
“We had 20 applicants, and their request was close to $170,000,” Rosamilia reported during the meeting. Out of the 20 applicants, 17 were selected to receive grant funding.
Originally budgeted for $75,000, the grant funding was increased to $100,000 following “hours-long” discussions about the exceptional quality of the applications. Understanding the significance of these projects for the county’s growth, Rosamilia proposed the budget increase during a meeting with Commissioners Angela Harding and Jim Russo, along with CCEP Interim CEO Dave Harger. Everyone agreed to the increase, which enabled the grant committee to fund even more deserving projects.
The additional $25,000 was made possible due to the outstanding performance of local hotels and a measurable increase in visitors to Clinton County, allowing the grant committee to draw from its savings.
Adding to Rosamilia’s statements, Croak acknowledged the grant committee members for their work on the 2025 Clinton County Tourism Grant. “Before we dive into the award winners, we want to give a big thanks to our committee,” Croak said. “We expanded this year to get a bigger, [more] diverse selection from everybody just to get different opinions on how things should be.”
The grant committee reviewed all applications thoroughly and chose 17 unique projects to receive funding. Those committee members included Matt Croak, Steve Gibson, Commissioner Angela Harding, Chris Hoy, Gregg Lucas, Joan Marshall, Joslynne (Jossy) Mutchler, Kira Rosamilia, and Commissioner Jim Russo.
The 2025 Clinton County Tourism Grant recipients and awards include:
– Central Mountains ATV Association $1,939.00
– City of Lock Haven – Summer Concert Series $5,000.00
– City of Lock Haven – Arts and Bike Corridor $4,000.00
– Kettle Creek Music Festival $2,800.00
– Piper Aviation Museum $3,577.00
– Quiet Oaks Campground LLC $3,200.00
– Clinton County Arts Council – LH Jams Fest $6,200.00
– Downtown Lock Haven, Inc.- The Bald Eagle Tour $9,000.00
– Q Cycling LLC – PA Unpaved Event at Sproul $9,000.00
– Chestnut Grove Recreation Authority – Tournaments $6,984.00
– Millbrook Playhouse $9,000.00
– Sentimental Journey Inc. – Sentimental Journey Fly-In $6,000.00
– Clinton County Historical Society – Wine in the Wilds $2,100.00
– Clinton County Fair & Speedway $9,000.00
– ReVibe Outdoors – Kids Trail Races $8,400.00
– Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze $9,000.00
– Spook Haven Entertainment, LLC – Spook Haven Haunted House $4,800.00
“The grant applications were amazing this year, and we’re really excited,” Rosamilia said. “I cannot thank the committee enough, it was wonderful to work with everybody.”
In a Thursday afternoon press release, Rosamilia said, “These grants reflect our commitment to promoting Clinton County as a vibrant destination. From arts and cultural festivals to outdoor recreation and historic preservation, these projects will enhance the visitor experience and strengthen our community’s economic vitality.”
