The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is seeking applications for its Preserving Diverse Cultures (PDC) Division Program.
Donor Name: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/07/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,500
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Preserving Diverse Cultures (PDC) Division supports the creation, development, and stabilization of organizations, programs, and projects whose mission and artistic work are deeply rooted in and reflective of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) art, culture, history, and heritage. The Division fosters organizational stability, expands arts and cultural programming in BIPOC communities, and supports the training of capable administrators of BIPOC organizations.
Division Programs
The PDC Division offers the following funding opportunities to individuals and organizations within BIPOC communities in Pennsylvania.
- Community-Based Engagement Projects
- This program aims to engage BIPOC communities in the development and implementation of community-based arts and culture projects. Applicants may apply for artist-initiated project support with a fiscal sponsor nonprofit organization.
- Strategies for Success
- This program addresses and supports organizational development for BIPOC organizations. There are three levels of support within Strategies for Success: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Funding Information
Up to $3,500 total for planning and programming.
Grant Activity Period
September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- Project must be led by a BIPOC artist or group of artists.
- Organizations currently receiving PCA funding are not eligible.
- Projects that are part of ongoing programming are not eligible.
- Unincorporated groups (and in some instances, individuals) must apply to the PCA through a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that will serve as a fiscal sponsor.
- Applicants may receive project support for up to four years.
For more information, visit Preserving Diverse Cultures Division (PDC).
