Creative Catalyst Grant Program
The Creative Catalyst Grant funds innovative projects that strengthen and amplify Pennsylvania’s creative industries with broad regional or statewide impact.
Funder: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Due Dates: June 12, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | November 13, 2026 | February 12, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; 1:1 cash match required; one grant per organization every three years.
Summary: Supports new projects that empower and amplify Pennsylvania’s creative industries with broad regional or statewide impact.
Key Information: Reimbursement-based grant; not for ongoing/established programs; non-profits and public entities only.
Description
The Creative Catalyst Grant Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, funds new initiatives that empower, connect, and amplify creatives and creative industries within Pennsylvania. The program is designed to support innovative projects with the potential for broad regional or statewide impact, advancing strategies in one or more of five focus areas: asset development, workforce development, community development, visibility, and policy. Projects must demonstrate alignment with these areas, significant reach, and organizational capacity to deliver. This grant is not intended for ongoing operations, established programs, or as a recurring source of support.
