The Creative Innovation and Impact Grant Program is designed to supports new, multi-year strategies that empower, connect, and amplify creatives and creative industries and their contributions to Pennsylvania’s communities, economy, and workforce.
Donor Name: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Creative Innovation & Impact Grant program is designed to support initiatives that drive innovation and sector visibility. Applications to this program should feature creative sector projects that address either visibility, innovation, or both.
- Visibility – Enhance public awareness of creatives and creative industries through marketing, branding, and outreach efforts.
- Innovation – Support new ideas, models, and partnerships that expand the role of creativity in Pennsylvania’s communities, economy, and workforce.
Funding Information
Generally, grant amounts will be between $100,000 and $150,000.
Grant Period
September1, 2026 upto August 31, 2029.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, unit of government; college or university; or school district providing creative sector programming and/or services in Pennsylvania.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of incorporation and activity in Pennsylvania before an application will be reviewed or awarded funds.
- Fiscal agents and fiscal sponsors are not eligible to apply for Creative Innovation & Impact funding.
Restrictions
Grant funds cannot be used for any of the following:
- Activities that occur outside the Performance Period.
- Activities that have a religious purpose.
- Payments to lobbyists.
- Cash prizes and awards.
- Benefit activities.
- Hospitality expenses.
- Competitions.
- Performances and exhibitions not available to the public.
For more information, visit Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
