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STAR Grant Program (Serving The Arts Regionally)

ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 7, 2026

212 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

STAR Grant Program (Serving The Arts Regionally)

Overview: Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) administers the STAR Grant Program, created as a result of a 1994-95 community assessment that determined the need to fund quality arts programs in schools and the community.

Program History: Since 1998, the STAR Grant Program has awarded more than $291,000 and has served more than 291,900 people with a wealth of arts programs.

Geographic Scope: Adams County, PA

Funding Sources:

  • Adams County Commissioners

  • Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust

  • Borough of Gettysburg

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Adams County non-profits

  • Schools

  • Artists

    • Program Administration: ACAC's role includes:

  • Making applications available to eligible applicants

  • Collecting grant applications

  • Identifying and recruiting community members to serve as panelists

  • Sending award letters and contracts

  • Mailing checks to successful applicants

  • Collecting final project reports

  • Reporting to funders

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (717) 334-5006

  • Email: development@adamsarts.org (direct questions to Kylie Stone)

  • Address: 125 S Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325

    • Additional Notes:

  • 2026 STAR Grant applications are now open

  • The Adams County Arts Council is supported in part by the PA Council on the Arts

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: Applications must be hand-delivered or postmarked by November 7, 2025 (for 2026 grants)

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • 2026 Application Budget Worksheet

    • Submission Methods:

  • Hand-deliver to ACAC

  • Mail (must be postmarked by deadline)

    • Contact for Questions:

  • Kylie Stone at development@adamsarts.org

  • Phone: (717) 334-5006

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    artseducationk-12-schoolsnonprofits

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