The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA), in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, have awarded eight 2024 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants totaling $19,500. 

The grants were awarded in support of projects that improve the community and engage volunteers. Projects could include community cleanups, park improvements, revitalization efforts, river sweeps, graffiti abatement and murals. 

The following organizations received a 2024 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grant: 

  • Apollo Area Historical Society, Apollo
  • County of Beaver (Beaver County Recreation and Tourism), Beaver Falls
  • County of Clarion, Clarion
  • Crawford County Historical Society, Meadville
  • Founding Forward (formerly Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge), Valley Forge
  • Friends of Washington Crossing Park, Washington Crossing
  • The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
  • The Hoyt, New Castle

“America250PA is so excited to partner with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful again this year,” said Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA. “Volunteerism, neighbors helping neighbors, Pennsylvanians helping Pennsylvanians is exactly how our Commonwealth and our communities have thrived over the last 250 years, and it’s so encouraging to see the impact that each location makes statewide. We’re thankful for the continued partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, EQT, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for making efforts like this possible ahead of America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026!”

More information on America250PA can be found here.