19 Bucks Co. Nonprofits Awarded Funding For America 250 Projects

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Bucks250PA, an official partner of America250PA, has awarded $20,000 in funding to 19 nonprofit organizations in Bucks County to support community-focused projects in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Semiquincentennial, in 2026.

“These mini-grants will support local efforts to commemorate Bucks County’s pivotal role in America’s founding and its continued historical significance regionally, throughout Pennsylvania, and across the nation,” said Bucks County Commissioner and Bucks250PA Commission Chair Robert J. Harvie Jr. “As we move deeper into 2026, the 250th anniversary of America’s founding will hopefully remind us that we are one nation made of many diverse backgrounds and cherished traditions.”

The Bucks250PA Mini-Grants Program supports events, programs, and projects from local nonprofit organizations that contribute to a vibrant calendar of activities commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America declaring its independence. Proposals were required to demonstrate strong planning, a clear connection to the goals of the America250PA initiative, and a creative or meaningful approach to marking this important milestone.

While collaboration wasn’t required, projects that encouraged partnerships, public engagement, or cross-sector cooperation were strongly encouraged. Priority was given to efforts that outlined measurable outcomes and demonstrated a lasting community impact.

Following a submission period from October 1 to December 1 2025, applications were reviewed by the Grants Committee and voted by the Bucks250PA Board. The nonprofit organizations, listed alphabetically below, were awarded mini-grants, ranging from $550 to $1,500:

• African American Museum of Bucks County
• Andalusia Historic House
• Bristol Cultural & Historic Foundation
• Bucks County Choral Society
• Bucks County Free Library
• Bucks County TMA
• Doylestown Historical Society
• Friends of Bolton Mansion
• Friends of Washington Crossing Park
• Gather Place
• Historic Morrisville Society
• Historic Fallsington
• James A. Michener Art Museum
• New Hope Historical Society
• Newtown Historic Association
• Palisades Community Foundation
• Pearl S. Buck International
• Phillips Mill Community Association
• The TileWorks of Bucks County

Funding for the Bucks250PA mini-grant program was made possible through the generous support of local businesses, foundations, and government entities. Those interested in supporting the mission of Bucks250PA through a donation or by becoming a sponsor are invited to contact info@Bucks250PA.org to learn more about partnership opportunities.

Bucks250PA is the official initiative of Bucks County, Pennsylvania to plan, promote, and support local programs and events in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Through inclusive storytelling, collaborative partnerships, and meaningful community engagement, Bucks250PA aims to honor the county’s role in the American story — past, present, and future. Learn more at www.Bucks250PA.org .