Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful's National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants fund volunteer-led projects that improve and celebrate Pennsylvania’s communities for America’s 250th anniversary.
Funder: Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (partner status cutoff) | April 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical mini grant: $1,500–$2,500 per project; 8–12 projects funded annually
Summary: Supports volunteer-driven community improvement projects across Pennsylvania to celebrate the state's role in America's 250th anniversary.
Key Information: Applicants must be America250PA partners as of December 2026 to be eligible.
The National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants, managed by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful in partnership with America250PA and EQT Corporation, are designed to fund community improvement initiatives that engage volunteers and highlight Pennsylvania’s unique contributions during the nation’s 250th anniversary. Projects eligible for funding include community cleanups, park revitalizations, river sweeps, graffiti removal, public art installations, and similar activities that promote volunteerism and local pride. The grants specifically support efforts held in conjunction with National Pennsylvania Day and aim to showcase the people, places, and businesses that make Pennsylvania distinctive.