Region 9: Creative Sector Flex Fund
This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to eligible arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 to support various operational and programmatic expenses, promoting community impact and inclusivity.
Description
The Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF), launched in 2023 by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, aims to support eligible arts organizations in Pennsylvania by providing flexible grants of $5,000. These funds can be used for a variety of expenses, including administrative, programmatic, and project-related costs. The initiative targets organizations with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 that have a consistent track record of arts programming or services.
The fund opens in June 2024 for the 2024-2025 grant year. Eligible applicants must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) by July 15, 2024, followed by a full application if deemed eligible. Grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the organization and used for activities within the 2025 calendar year. The CSFF seeks to address the evolving needs of dynamic arts organizations in Pennsylvania, with a focus on community impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and financial stewardship.
Note: It's coming from the PA council on the arts: https://www.arts.pa.gov/WHAT%20WE%20DO/FUNDING/apply-for-a-grant/Pages/Creative-Sector-Flex-Fund.aspx. Different deadlines per region