Creative Catalyst
In plain English
Pennsylvania nonprofits and tax-exempt corporations, units of government, units of a college/university or school district, and non-arts nonprofits providing arts programming can apply for this Creative Catalyst grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. It funds new initiatives that strengthen Pennsylvania's creative industries and workforce, and proposals must show statewide or broad regional reach within Pennsylvania. Awards run up to about $25,000.
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- Deadline
- Feb 2, 2027
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
- Award amount
- Up to $25,000
- Focus areas
- Creative industry
Who can apply
Nonprofit; Municipality; School — Nonprofit; tax-exempt corporation; Unit of Government; Unit of college or university or school district; Non-arts non-profit providing areas programming and/or arts services in Pennsylvania
About this grant
Creative Catalyst is a grant program of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), that supports new initiatives and opportunities that advance strategies for empowering, connecting, and amplifying creatives and creative industries and their contributions to Pennsylvania’s communities, economy, and workforce. Creative Catalyst applications will be assessed based on the degree to which they: 1. Align with one or more of Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ five areas of opportunity: • Asset Development • Workforce Development • Community Development • Visibility • Policy 2. Demonstrate statewide or broad regional reach and benefit. 3. Demonstrate capacity to carry out project as proposed.
Source: public records via Grants.gov. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with any funding agency. Always confirm details on the official listing before applying.