Pennsylvania Arts Grants

This grant provides funding for nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, to support projects that enhance the local arts community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in southwestern Pennsylvania to support community development, health, education, and civic engagement initiatives that enhance the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to combat hunger and food insecurity in specific areas around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Indian River County, Florida.

This program provides funding to municipalities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance tourism and celebrate the county's historical significance in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, authorities, and private entities in Pennsylvania for improving water quality and infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater management.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania that focus on charitable, educational, religious, or scientific initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, focusing on projects that enhance arts, education, health, human services, and community benefits.

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania, particularly in Delaware County, focusing on projects related to medical, educational, cultural, health, arts, and human services.

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic growth during the 250th anniversary of the United States.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, to support innovative projects that improve community wellbeing, with a special focus on housing stability and other critical needs.

This program provides funding to eligible organizations for projects aimed at treating and abating abandoned mine drainage, which significantly impacts Pennsylvania's waterways.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (BFAC) offers annual arts grants to area non-profit organizations and K-12 schools to foster artistic and cultural development within the city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, are designed to support projects and arts-related activities taking place between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. The BFAC's mission is to encourage new works of art, educational programs, exhibits, presentations, performances, and other arts-related endeavors that enrich the community. The primary beneficiaries of these grants are registered 501(c)(3) or non-profit organizations and K-12 schools that are either arts-related in their mission or propose an arts-related project. The impact goal is to stimulate artistic activity and engagement primarily within Bethlehem. Projects must take place in Bethlehem, and organizations are limited to one proposal per funding cycle, ensuring a broad distribution of support across various artistic initiatives. The BFAC prioritizes proposals that focus on creating new works of art, developing educational programs, organizing exhibits, presentations, and performances, and other activities that align with their mission of promoting the arts. Excluded from funding are capital campaigns, annual operating expenses, building purchases, or debt reduction. This strategic focus ensures that the grants directly fund artistic projects and programs rather than organizational infrastructure. Previous grant recipients are eligible to reapply, provided they have submitted their required final reports, which underscores the commission's commitment to accountability and impact measurement. The expected outcomes of the grant program include an increase in diverse arts projects, enhanced arts education opportunities for K-12 students, and a more vibrant cultural scene in Bethlehem. Measurable results will be assessed through project timelines, budgets, and the acknowledgment of BFAC's support in publicity materials, as outlined in the required proposal contents. By fostering these activities, the BFAC aims to strengthen the local arts ecosystem and make art more accessible to the community, reflecting a theory of change where targeted financial support leads to increased artistic output and community engagement.

The Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture in Pennsylvania is offering a grant ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for projects that enhance arts and culture in the community, with funds usable for artist fees, supplies, marketing, technology, and rental fees, open to individuals, non-profits, municipalities, and churches (for non-religious activities).

The Arts for All Partnership is a collaboration between the Cultural Enrichment Fund and the Greater Harrisburg Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. The partnership supports efforts to integrate cultural appreciation into everyday life across the Capital Region. The program funds nonprofit initiatives that increase arts engagement and access among diverse, underserved, and economically disadvantaged communities. Priority is given to free public performances for families, ticket subsidy programs that build attendance, innovative efforts to engage young audiences, and educational outreach. Equipment may be supported when it enables a significant efficiency, launches a new program, or materially enhances an existing program. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or projects with a qualified fiscal sponsor serving Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, and the Dillsburg Area of northern York County, or organizations located within 20 miles of center city Harrisburg. Awards are up to 7,500 dollars for a grant year beginning September 1, 2024 and ending August 31, 2025. Applications are submitted through TFEC’s stated process by May 1, 2024. Proposals are reviewed for their potential to increase access to the arts and to reach underserved audiences. Additional information is available from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

This grant supports entrepreneurs and researchers in Pennsylvania by providing resources and funding to help turn innovative ideas into marketable products and services that benefit the community and beyond.

The Centre Foundation's Field-of-Interest grant program, open to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental units in Centre County, Pennsylvania, offers $162,914 in funding for projects focusing on education, health, social services, arts, and youth development, to be used within a year starting from December 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in nine Pennsylvania counties that offer programs and services for young children affected by abuse, focusing on creating safe and joyful environments.