America250PA

The Semiquincentennial Grants are intended to create, uplift, improve, and expand programming, projects, and events from eligible Pennsylvania communities and organizations, which contribute to a full calendar of activities, engaging every single Pennsylvanian, around the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Please visit the America250PA website linked below for more information about eligible projects, open question office hours, and FAQs.

Note – Grant funds will be distributed evenly between America250PA’s six regions unless one or more regions has fewer qualifying grant applications compared to other regions. No more than 25% of total grant funding will be awarded to Region 2—encompassing Pittsburgh—and no more than 35% of total grant funding will be awarded to Region 6 – containing Philadelphia. 

Eligible Entities: Any Pennsylvania registered nonprofit organization, municipal entity, or county
Award Amount: Varies – $5,000; $10,000; and $20,000 increments
Required Match: 50% of a project’s budget
Applications Due: December 15, 2024