Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA)
This grant supports diverse local arts activities across Pennsylvania with a focus on underserved communities, transitioning to direct flexible support for small- and mid-sized arts organizations in 2026-27.
Funder: Community Giving Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Final report submission deadline for FY 2025-26 CSFF grantees)
Funding Amounts: Re-grants typically support one-year local arts activities; award sizes and total funding vary by region and program cycle.
Summary: Supports local and community arts activities across Pennsylvania by re-granting state arts funding through regional partners.
Key Information: The Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) will discontinue statewide after FY 2025-26; a new Creative Asset Program will replace it beginning FY 2026-27.
Description
The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) initiative, administered in Region 3 by the Community Giving Foundation, is designed to expand access to the arts across all 67 Pennsylvania counties. The program re-grants funds from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) to support a diverse array of local and community arts activities, with a focus on underserved communities and fostering local decision-making in arts funding. As of FY 2026-27, the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) will be discontinued and replaced by the Creative Asset Program, which will provide direct, flexible support to small- and mid-sized arts organizations.
