National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants
from America250PA and EQT Corporation,
in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
and in support of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful


The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is proud to partner with America250PA in enhancing their volunteer component by supporting community improvement initiatives on National Pennsylvania Day, an annual observance that is celebrated on July 19th, 2025.

America250PA recognizes the impact that volunteerism has on our communities and is committed to encouraging every resident to participate. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is eager to support America250PA and their partners through this partnership.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Mini grants are available to existing America250PA partners (must have been a partner as of December 31, 2024) conducting projects that improve the community and engages volunteers. Projects could include community cleanups, park improvements, revitalization efforts, river sweeps, graffiti abatement, murals, etc.* Projects must engage community volunteers and be held on July 19, 2025 National Pennsylvania Day. The project location must be located in PA.

The 250th Commemoration allows Pennsylvanians the opportunity to showcase the amazing people, places, and businesses that make them #PAPROUD. To ensure we capture the best the Commonwealth has to offer, it requires a statewide effort.

* Tree plantings will not be supported by this program. If you are interested in tree planting, please visit America 250PA’s The Liberty Tree Project.

The application is closed for 2025. Selected applicants were be notified in May 2025.

Interested in volunteer at a site near you? Click to fill out the 2025 PA Day Volunteer Sign Up Form!

2025 AMERICA250PA GRANT AWARDEES

Agency/Org name, County - Project Name

  • Benezette Township, Elk County - Benezette Park Improvement
  • Bethel Township, Lebanon County - Bethel Township Park Beautification Project
  • Historic Trappe, Montgomery County - Volunteer Preservation Day at St. Luke's Cemetery
  • Main Street Gettysburg Inc., Adams County - Unity Park Revitalization
  • Montour County Historical Society, Montour County - Mooresburg One Room School House Repainting Project
  • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia County - Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance Clean Up Day at Mount Vernon Cemetery
  • The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, Centre County - Curtin Herb Garden Restoration
  • Shenango Township, Lawrence County - Shenango Township PA 250 Walking Trail Safety Buffer
  • Towamensing Township, Carbon County - Rehabilitation Of Towamensing Township's Little League Baseball Fields
  • York County History Center, York County - Colonial Complex Renewal
MEDIA TOOLKIT
2025 AMERICA250PA APPLICATION
The 2025 application is now closed. Selected applicants were notified in May 2025.
GRANT/PROJECT ELIGIBILITY

This mini grant is available to existing America250PA partners (must have been a partner as of December 31, 2024) conducting projects that improve the community and engage volunteers. Funds must be spent by applicant organization only, no pass through grants allowed.

Projects could include community cleanups, park improvements, revitalization efforts, river sweeps, graffiti abatement, murals, etc. *

Projects must engage community volunteers and be held on July 19, 2025 National Pennsylvania Day. The project location must be located in PA.

All awardees are solely selected by America250PA.

* Tree plantings will not be supported by this program. If you are interested in tree planting, please visit America 250PA’s The Liberty Tree Project.

READ THE PREVIOUS YEARS' FINAL REPORTS

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Not a partner but want to be? If you are a nonprofit go here: America250PA Nonprofit Affiliates

If you are a county, municipality or school district go here: America250PA Official Partners

Becoming a partner now will ensure you are eligible for funding in the future!