PLEASE NOTE: The 2008 DEADLINE HAS PASSED. THANK YOU!

Did you know you could apply for up to $3,000 in funding for arts projects? It’s called a PA Partners in the Arts grant, and individuals and organizations can apply. Funds are provided by the PA Council on the Arts and re-granted in Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties by the Arts Council of Erie.

Who can apply?

• Applicants who are organizing a project that includes arts activity conducted for the benefit of the public and has a public component.
  
• For-profit organizations are ineligible
  
• Some eligibility requirements have changed this year. For complete details, click here.
  
• View last year's grant recipients here.

How do I complete an application?

• Applicants across PA will now use one set of guidelines, eligibility, and application forms to ensure simple and consistent access to state arts funds. Read them here before beginning your application.
  
• Completing an application is easier than ever this year—just apply online! Click to access eGRANT.

What’s the timeline?

• Projects must take place between September 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009.
  
• Applications are due postmarked on or before June 30, 2008.
  
• Late applications will not be accepted.

How can I learn more?
Pick up a copy of the guidelines and application at the Arts Council of Erie or download a copy here. Or, contact Zach Flock at (814) 452-3427 or Zach@ArtsErie.org and RSVP to attend one of our upcoming FREE workshops:

Erie County:
June 2 @ 6:00
United Way of Erie County
420 W. 6th St., Erie

Warren County:
June 5 @ 6:00
Warren Main Street Office
310 2nd Avenue, Warren

Crawford County:
June 4 @ 6:00
Titusville Council on the Arts / Titusville Recreation Center
714 E. Main Street, Burgess Park

June 10 @ 6:00
Meadville Council on the Arts / Meadville Market House, 2nd Floor
910 Market Street, Meadville

Apply for up to $5,000 for community arts projects in Erie County. Read more about Arts Council Project Grants.

Get Connected!

Stay in the Arts Council loop! Sign up to find out about upcoming events, get the latest news, and connect to Erie's arts community! Click here.

In our 2007-2008 fiscal year, the Arts Council of Erie distributed over half a million dollars in grants. Your support makes this possible!

View a complete list of our grant recipients here.