Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Grant
Funding Amount
$500 – $2K
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Fact (page-stated): The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) - a statewide PA Council on the Arts grant program run in the Berks/Schuylkill/Lancaster region by Berks Arts with Berks LaunchBox and the Kutztown SBDC - awards $500-$2,000 to support formation/development of an arts-related small business. Eligibility: 18+, PA resident 1+ year, gross revenue < $200,000, business in a creative industry (marketing, architecture, visual arts, design, film/media, digital games, music/entertainment, publishing); at least one Berks LaunchBox consultation required; eligible once every three years; BIPOC/low-income priority. Inference: applicants are individual creative entrepreneurs/small businesses. Fact: applications reviewed rolling (no fixed deadline).
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How to Apply
Complete at least one consultation with Berks LaunchBox staff to review your business plan, then apply via the CEAP program; applications reviewed on a rolling basis (email ppa@berksarts.org).
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