Creative Sector Flex Fund in Pennsylvania

The Creative Sector Flex Fund is a Pennsylvania state grant program administered regionally by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. It is designed to provide flexible financial support to small arts organizations located in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties. Each eligible organization may apply for a single $5,000 grant during the 2025–2026 funding cycle. The application period for the 2025 cycle opens on September 1 and closes on October 31. Grant funds may be used for a variety of needs including general operating expenses, administrative costs, programming, or specific project-related expenses. Organizations are encouraged to determine how the funding can be most impactful for their missions and communities. All funded activities must occur between January 1 and December 31, 2026, with final reports due by January 31, 2027. To be eligible, applicants must be nonprofit arts organizations or arts programs of nonprofits with a documented history of at least two consecutive years of arts programming in Pennsylvania. Organizations must have average annual arts-related revenue between ten thousand and two hundred thousand dollars. Fiscal sponsors are permitted for unincorporated groups or nonprofit LLCs operating in Pennsylvania. The program does not fund schools, individual artists, religious programming, political activities, or fundraising events. Applications must be submitted through the online grant portal. A virtual information session is scheduled for September 16, 2025, to help prospective applicants understand the process and program expectations. The Creative Sector Flex Fund is part of the state’s commitment to supporting the creative economy and enhancing community life through the arts. For more information or technical support, applicants are encouraged to contact the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council at grants@pittsburghartscouncil.org

Info session - Sept 16, 2025 (12-1 PM)