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Region 8: Creative Sector Flex Fund

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania to support various operational and project-related expenses, requiring a matching contribution.

$5,000
Closed
PA
Grant Description

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) is offering the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) for the 2024-2025 grant cycle. This grant supports Pennsylvania arts organizations with average annual revenue between $10,000 and $200,000 by providing $5,000 grants. The funds can be used flexibly for administrative, programmatic, and project-related expenses. This program replaces the retired Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts' Entry to Program Stream and Program Stream grants, reflecting PCA’s strategic alignment with industry trends. Eligible applicants include nonprofit, tax-exempt corporations, or local government units located in Pennsylvania. The application period opens on June 1, 2024, and closes on September 1, 2024. Projects must occur between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026. The grants require a dollar-for-dollar cash match. Applicants may request a draft review of their application up to 2 weeks prior to the deadline. To request a draft review contact the Community Investment Team, at [email protected]. Note: It's coming from the PA council on the arts: https://www.arts.pa.gov/WHAT%20WE%20DO/FUNDING/apply-for-a-grant/Pages/Creative-Sector-Flex-Fund.aspx. Different deadlines per region

Funding Details

Award Range

$5,000 - $5,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Dollar-for-dollar cash match required

Additional Details

Depending on the PCA’s budget and availability of funds, grant amounts are $5,000 per applicant. Annual grants are not guaranteed.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits
City or township governments
County governments
Special district governments

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be located in Pennsylvania, have a history of at least two years of consistent arts programming, and an annual average arts revenue between $10,000 and $200,000.

Geographic Eligibility

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon Counties

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

October 31, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Caitlin Cluck, Yamit Friedman, Teresa Gonzalez

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Arts
Community Development
Education