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Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania (CFA/PA) is a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to advancing the arts in Pennsylvania though advocacy, programs, and services.
As Pennsylvania's only statewide multidisciplinary arts organization, it is uniquely positioned to make the case to the public and to policy makers. It works to publicize the contributions of the arts to society, increase public and private investment in the arts, expand the role of the arts in tourism, and promote the positive impact of arts education. It also works to support strengthening arts organization infrastructure and the creation of a statewide network of those who create, manage, teach, and support the arts in Pennsylvania.
Its WEB site provides access to a very comprehensive newsletter it publishes which includes various grant deadlines, new initiatives and general arts related news.
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) is a professional membership association formed in 1985 by leaders who wanted to create an organized mechanism for grant makers to learn and work together. It is a 501(c)(3) organization serving 26 counties in western Pennsylvania. Today there are 74 member organizations from Elk County in the north to Fayette County in the south. Of particular interest is the "common grant application" developed by GWP and used by all GWP member organizations.
For more complete information concerning GWP, its member grant making organizations, the common grant format, and other services it provides, go directly to its WEB site.
The mission of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) is to foster the excellence, diversity, and vitality of the arts in Pennsylvania and to broaden the availability and appreciation of those arts throughout the state.
The PCA, founded in 1966, is a state agency of the Office of the Governor. It is governed by a Council of 19 members, 15 of which are at-larger appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Four members come from the General Assembly: two from each house; one from each major political party. The Council sets the mission and goals for the agency, evaluates the PCA's progress toward these goals, formulates policy, and makes the final decisions on the use of funds. The Council has final authority in granting funds.
The PCA administers a variety of grant programs and initiatives for arts organizations and individuals. Proceed to its WEB site for more complete information and details.
The Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning enriched by human experience across time and around the world. The PHC integrates the humanities into everyday life through partnerships with cultural institutions and community organizations.
Founded in 1973, the PHC is a private, non-profit organization supported by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations; the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The PHC provides a variety of Humanities Grants and, in partnership with the PA Council on the Arts, Humanities-in-the-Arts Grants. The Commonwealth Speakers Program makes available a large number of speakers, discussing a variety of topics, to non-profit organizations across the state.
For more specific information concerning available grants, deadlines and eligibility, as well as the Commonwealth Speakers Program, go directly to the PHC WEB site.
The purpose of Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT) is to increase opportunities for professional Pennsylvania performing artists to obtain successful touring engagements.
PennPAT provides two categories of grants to presenters to support touring engagements with artists included in the PennPAT Artist roster. Additionally Penn PAT provides grants to approved roster artists for projects that enhance their marketing or tour management capabilities. Significant marketing support for roster artists and training sessions related to marketing and touring for all Pennsylvania performing artists are also provided.
Contact PennPAT through its WEB site for more complete information concerning grant applications, deadlines, etc.
