Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (AOAP)
The AOAP grant provides flexible funding for ongoing operations, programming, and project expenses to established Pennsylvania arts organizations to support and strengthen the statewide arts sector.
Funder: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Due Dates: Rolling (No specific application deadlines; activity period is July 1 – June 30 annually)
Funding Amounts: Funding amounts are determined by the PCA Council and applied to all AOAP grantees; specific amounts not published.
Summary: Provides flexible funding to established Pennsylvania arts organizations for operating, programming, or project expenses.
Key Information: Program will sunset after Fiscal Year 2026–2027; new opportunities will replace AOAP.
Description
The Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (AOAP) grant program provides flexible funding to eligible Pennsylvania arts organizations and programs with a proven track record of at least two years of consistent arts programming and average annual revenue exceeding $200,000. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including operating costs, programming, or specific project expenses. The program is designed to strengthen the arts sector statewide by supporting ongoing activities and organizational operations. Only organizations that have successfully completed the Entry Track and have been approved to transition to AOAP are eligible.
Note: The AOAP program will be discontinued after Fiscal Year 2026–2027 as the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts shifts to new funding opportunities.
