Region 6: Creative Sector Flex Fund
This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small nonprofit arts organizations in Pennsylvania to support their administrative and programmatic needs, helping them adapt and thrive in their communities.
The Creative Sector Flex Fund, offered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) for the 2024-2025 cycle, aims to address the evolving needs of dynamic PA arts organizations with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000. Each applicant can receive a $5,000 grant, usable for administrative, programmatic, and project-related expenses, ensuring significant impact on their organizations and communities. The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance administers this grant for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. The grant period runs from January to December 2025, with the application window from June 3 to July 31, 2024. Eligibility requires being a nonprofit or local government entity with a two-year history of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania. The application process includes narrative questions, financial documentation, and compliance with strict guidelines set by PCA. 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
Award Range
$5,000 - $5,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
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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. - Awarded $400,000 to 80 organizations for 2023-2024
Eligible Applicants
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
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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