Creative Catalyst is a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts grant for nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and colleges running new initiatives that support creative industries statewide or across broad regions. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply. Projects must show 1-to-1 matching funds and fit one of five creative-economy opportunity areas.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts, creative) | 89 |
| Education & TrainingMatches your industry (workforce) | 71 |
| Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community) | 69 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation | 54 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
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...
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.
Funding type: Grant Award: up to $25,000 Matching: 1 to 1 Grant cycle: rolling Funding source: State Deadline: 2027-02-02 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Municipality; School
Who may apply: 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
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