Lydia McCain Next Steps Grant for Arts Organizations
The Lydia McCain Next Steps Grant for Arts Organizations from Erie Arts and Culture funds strategic projects that help Erie County arts groups advance their mission, operations, and programming.
Funder: Erie Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per organization; up to four awards annually; one-year grant period
Summary: Supports Erie County arts organizations in pursuing strategic, mission-aligned advancements in operations, programming, or organizational capacity.
Key Information: Only Erie County, PA arts nonprofits or grassroots groups are eligible; cannot have received this grant in the past three years.
Description
The Lydia McCain Next Steps Grant for Arts Organizations, administered by Erie Arts and Culture, provides strategic funding to arts organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The grant is designed to help organizations take significant "next steps" that strengthen their mission, operations, or programs. Eligible projects may include strategic planning, board development, operational restructuring, or program innovation. The initiative honors Lydia McBrier McCain’s legacy by fostering growth, adaptability, and increased impact within the local arts sector.
