National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants
Forecasted
The National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful fund volunteer-driven science and community projects to improve Pennsylvania’s public spaces in celebration of National Pennsylvania Day.
Funder: Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; total annual pool ~$30,000–$33,000; 6–11 projects typically funded per year
Summary: Supports volunteer-driven community improvement projects across Pennsylvania in celebration of National Pennsylvania Day and America’s 250th anniversary.
Key Information: Applicants must be America250PA partners as of December 31, 2026; projects must occur in PA and engage volunteers.
Description
The National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants, administered by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful in partnership with America250PA and EQT Corporation, provide funding for community improvement projects across Pennsylvania. These mini grants are designed to celebrate the Commonwealth’s role in American history and encourage volunteerism and civic pride in conjunction with National Pennsylvania Day. Eligible projects include community cleanups, park improvements, revitalization efforts, river sweeps, graffiti abatement, murals, and other activities that engage local volunteers and enhance the public realm. The initiative is part of the broader America250PA effort commemorating the United States Semiquincentennial.
