Creative Sector Flex Fund

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) introduced a new grant program, the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF), in 2023-2024, and is offering the program again for the 2024-2025 grant cycle.  The CSFF is designed to address the changing needs of dynamic PA arts organizations with average annual revenue between $10,000 - $200,000.  

This grant program incorporates the current needs of the field by offering grantees the flexibility to use $5,000 grants in ways that ensure the most significant impact for their organizations and communities. Eligible use of funds are flexible, including the support of applicants’ administrative, programmatic, and project-related expenses.


Please note: The PCA has retired Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts’ (PPA) Entry to Program Stream, and Program Stream grant programs. The decision to retire these programs resulted from the PCA’s consideration of conversations, feedback, observations, insights, research, and data review with state and industry leaders, panelists, grantees, and community members. The goal of this retirement is to enable the PCA to provide a funding avenue that better aligns with industry trends and the goals of our strategic plan.


How to Apply

Applications will open June 1st, 2024

Applications will close October 1st, 2024 at 11:59PM

All attachments and documentation are mandatory. Missing or incorrect documentation will disqualify your application from panel consideration. Please read all guidelines. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If your organization is not eligible for the Creative Sector Flex Fund, please visit the Pennsylvania Council On The Arts Apply for a Grant page, for additional information on opportunities that may suit the needs of your organization. 

For general questions regarding the Creative Sector Flex Fund, contact Kylee Mader, Creative Funding Coordinator with the Elk County Council on the Arts.

kylee@eccota.com