Entry to Program Stream, formerly called Project Stream, is a new funding opportunity funded by the state that aims to support small arts organizations and programs across the commonwealth with grants of $2,000.
Donor Name: Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Organizations or programs with annual revenue of less than $200,000 are eligible to apply for general operating support to strengthen their core capacity, engage in critical planning activities, and pay expenses related to staffing, business functions, and programming.
Entry to Program Stream is for organizations or programs with average annual revenue of less than $200,000 that aim to ultimately be recommended for support through PPA Program Stream. Entry to Program Stream supports
eligible applicants that have a history of at least one year of consistent arts programming. Generally, grant amounts will range from $2,000 to $3,000, and grant funds may be used for operations, programs, or projects.
Entry to Program Stream is the PA Council on the Arts (PCA) new pathway to Program Stream funding, which provides ongoing support at a higher average grant amount. Organizations may qualify for Program Stream after consistently receiving funds through Entry to Program Stream, receiving good panel assessments, and fulfilling grant award requirements.
The Arts Council is administering this grant on behalf of the PCA for Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
Funding Information
Entry to Program Stream, formerly called Project Stream, is a new funding opportunity funded by the state that aims to support small arts organizations and programs across the commonwealth with grants of $2,000.
Current Funding Period
September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023.
Eligible Criteria
Applicants must be a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation, a unit of government, or a school district providing arts programming and/or arts services in Pennsylvania. Applicants are required to provide proof of incorporation and activity in Pennsylvania before applications are reviewed or funds awarded.
- Unincorporated groups must apply through a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation that acts as a fiscal sponsor.
- The fiscal sponsor is legally responsible for the administration of the contract, including all reporting requirements, and may charge a fee for its services.
- Applicants applying through a fiscal sponsor organization must meet the same requirements as other applicants, except for nonprofit status.
- The fiscal sponsor is responsible for any award. The fiscal sponsor receives the award check directly from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and is responsible for ensuring the completion of the final reports.
Applicants must also:
- Have an average annual revenue of less than $200,000.
- Have a history of at least one year of consistent arts programming.
- Applicants must be a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation, a unit of government, or a school district providing arts programming and/or arts services in Pennsylvania.
Matching Requirements
- All grants must be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis in cash.
- In-kind goods and services may not be used to match PCA funds. Entry to Program Stream grant funds cannot be used to match other PCA grants.
For more information, visit Entry to Program Stream.
