Amazon announced recently that it has awarded a total of $150,000 to 22 local community groups, schools, nonprofits, and individuals through its Bucks County Community Fund.
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The grant program, which was launched in February as part of the company’s data center project in Falls Township, looks to fund grassroots projects driving regional change across categories such as culture, education, sustainability, and health.
Below is the list of funded projects:
African American Historical and Cultural Society of Bucks County — Heritage preservation initiatives documenting and celebrating the legacy of Black communities in Bucks County
Autism Cares Foundation — Safety and boundaries training programs empowering autistic young adults with essential life and social skills
Bristol Riverside Theater — Giving Bucks County youth a birthright connection to live professional theater
Bristol Township School District — Hands-on learning program where anyone can explore tools, materials, hardware, and electronics
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Bucks Learning Cooperative — Outdoor STEM makerspace where teens build, code, and learn through real-world projects
Centennial Education Foundation — Astronomy and space science programs bringing the wonders of the universe to Bucks County students
Fallsington Library — Science and art STEM programming sparking creativity and curiosity in community learners
Heritage Conservancy — Free outdoor programs connecting Bristol Township families to nature through hands-on STEAM learning and community events
Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad — Free CPR and First Aid training so communities can respond to emergencies before EMS arrival
Maternity Care Coalition — Providing essential resources to families during critical moments
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Megan Leslie — Hands-on summer camp for grades 3–5 building robotics and coding skills through teamwork and creativity
Mitzvah Circle Foundation — Daily essential goods distribution serving vulnerable residents across Bucks County
National Giving Alliance — Clothing vouchers for homeless and low-income kids to select and purchase their own brand new clothes
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) — Online safety education protecting youth in Falls Township from digital threats
One House at a Time — Beds for Kids, ensuring every child in Bucks County has a safe place to sleep
Rainbow Academy Preschool for Little Scholars — A garden project for preschool children aged 1–6 to explore planting and growing
Reach Out Foundation of Bucks County — Empowerment planner initiatives celebrating 30 years of supporting community resilience
Rolling Harvest Food Rescue — Grow to Give donation field initiatives connecting surplus harvest with food-insecure families
Snyder-Girotti Elementary School — Digital fabrication and entrepreneurship lab sparking innovation in elementary students
Southampton Free Library — Community garden club cultivating green spaces and environmental stewardship
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The Dax Pact Foundation — Social and emotional wellbeing programs helping individuals live fully and love deeply
TMA Bucks Foundation — A miniature educational park where young children learn biking, walking, and traffic safety skills
The applications for the Amazon-funded grants were vetted and administered by ChangeX, a nonprofit organization that scored the projects based on community impact and specific funding criteria.
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“At Amazon, we believe in building stronger communities by supporting meaningful, long-term initiatives that create opportunities and drive positive change,” said Lisa Schooley, Amazon’s community engagement manager. “We’re excited to see these changemakers put their ideas into action and make a lasting impact across Bucks County.”
