Grants for Arts in Pennsylvania
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 10 active grants for arts tagged to Pennsylvania, part of 5,005 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| Community Foundation Grants (Community Foundation of Warren County) Community Foundation of Warren County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Warren County, Pennsylvania has made distributions totalling almost $5 million to local nonprofits over the last 5 years, across the arts, communities, schools, youth and families, churches and health care; a… | |
| Bethel Park Community Foundation Grant Bethel Park Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bethel Park Community Foundation (Bethel Park, PA) makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental entities located in Bethel Park for CAPITAL projects (not day-to-day operating expenses) in one of five enrichment areas: Community… | |
| Grants for Nonprofits (Competitive Grant Cycles) Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year Centre Foundation distributes over $250,000 through competitive grant cycles to nonprofits, schools, churches, and governmental organizations in Centre County, PA. | |
| Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Grant Berks Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K 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… | |
| Creative Sector Flex Fund Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Direct, flexible support for small-to-mid-sized arts organizations with average annual revenue between $100,000 and $2 million in the Centre Foundation region (Centre County, PA area). | |
| Connelly Foundation Grants (Catholic Education, Human Services, Arts & Culture) Connelly Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $100K The Connelly Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations working in the City of Philadelphia, the surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery, and the City of Camden, New Jersey — 97.5% of 2025 funding was concentrated… | |
| Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K A $2,000 grant for creative entrepreneurs starting a business or currently operating a micro-business with gross revenue under $200,000 in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon counties (PA). | |
| CPCF Competitive Grants (Unrestricted Funds) Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation distributes competitive grants to better the Blair County (PA) region. Each year it accepts project proposals from organizations for funding via a competitive grants process. | |
| Back to Better: Creative Resilience Grants Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K A one-time $3,000 grant program providing independent artists and creative sole proprietors financial support to stabilize their practice and adapt to post-pandemic challenges across Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon Counties… | |
| Armstrong County Community Foundation Grants Armstrong County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Armstrong County Community Foundation (Kittanning, PA) makes grants to tax-exempt organizations serving Armstrong County in five areas: Arts & Culture, Community/Civic Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services; it does not simply… |
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About grants for arts in Pennsylvania
Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for an NEA grant?
The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.
Can individual artists get grants?
The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.
Are there grants for community arts programs?
Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.
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