National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants
Supports volunteer-driven community improvement and beautification projects across Pennsylvania, such as cleanups and public art, celebrating the state’s contributions for the US Semiquincentennial.
Funder: Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $18,000–$31,000 total distributed annually; individual mini grants support 8–11 projects per cycle.
Summary: Supports volunteer-driven community improvement projects across Pennsylvania in celebration of National Pennsylvania Day and the state's role in the US Semiquincentennial.
Key Information: Only existing America250PA partners (as of Dec 31, 2026) are eligible; projects must be volunteer-engaged and held on National Pennsylvania Day.
Description
The National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants program, administered by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful in partnership with America250PA and other sponsors, funds community improvement projects that celebrate Pennsylvania’s contributions to the United States’ 250th anniversary. Grants support volunteer-driven initiatives such as community cleanups, park enhancements, revitalization efforts, river sweeps, graffiti abatement, murals, and public art installations. The program aims to foster statewide pride and active participation by highlighting people, places, and organizations that make Pennsylvania unique, with all projects centered around National Pennsylvania Day.
