Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator
The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts funds and supports for-profit creative businesses in Pennsylvania to spur innovation and growth in the state’s creative industries.
Funder: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Due Dates: December 31, 2026: Submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; one award per individual every three years
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs with funding and business resources to grow for-profit creative businesses and strengthen community impact.
Key Information: Application opens October 1, 2026; program guidelines coming soon.
Description
The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program, administered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts in collaboration with Bridgeway Capital, aims to empower established creative entrepreneurs throughout Pennsylvania. The program provides direct grant funding and business development support to for-profit micro businesses in creative industries. Its purpose is to expand access to capital, expert resources, and a statewide professional network, fostering growth and sustainability for creative businesses that contribute to Pennsylvania’s commercial and cultural vitality.
