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Find similar grantsCreative Communities Initiative (CCI) is sponsored by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Council on the Arts). The Creative Communities Initiative provides multi-year funding to community-driven, arts-based projects that serve as catalysts for social cohesion, livability, and community and economic development.
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Apply for a Creative Communities Grant | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Apply for a Creative Communities Grant The Creative Communities Initiative is to provide multi-year funding to community-driven, arts-based projects that serve as catalysts for social cohesion, livability, and community and economic development.
Creative Communities Program Purpose The purpose of the Creative Communities program is to provide multi-year funding to community-driven, arts-based projects. Also called creative placemaking or placekeeping, the funded projects will have a demonstrated, positive impact on their respective communities. The purpose of the Creative Communities program is to provide multi-year funding to community-driven, arts-based projects.
Also called creative placemaking or placekeeping, the funded projects will have a demonstrated, positive impact on their respective communities. What is Creative Placemaking?
Creative placemaking is a powerful community and economic development practice that integrates art, local creative sector assets, community culture and identity, and design to transform community spaces into vibrant, inclusive, accessible, and engaging places that foster community connectedness and livability.
Creative placemaking is a powerful community and economic development practice that integrates art, local creative sector assets, community culture and identity, and design to transform community spaces into vibrant, inclusive, accessible, and engaging places that foster community connectedness and livability.
Communities and organizations interested in applying to the CCI should follow these steps: Read the program guidelines (PDF) in their entirety. Complete and submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) by the due date . \r\n \r\n Note: If a proposed project (submitted via a LOI) is selected for a community visit, the project point of contact will be notified by the PCA.
Full applications are submitted only by invitation of the PCA. \r\n Funding selection is made through panel review of applications. PCA's governing Council maintains final authority regarding selection of and award for all Creative Communities projects.
Communities and organizations interested in applying to the CCI should follow these steps: Read the program guidelines (PDF) in their entirety. Complete and submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) by the due date . Note: If a proposed project (submitted via a LOI) is selected for a community visit, the project point of contact will be notified by the PCA.
Full applications are submitted only by invitation of the PCA. Funding selection is made through panel review of applications. PCA's governing Council maintains final authority regarding selection of and award for all Creative Communities projects.
Do you have questions about applying to CCI or about a current CCI project?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be a non-profit organization or a local government entity. A 1:1 match is required, with 10% of the match (cash or in-kind) coming from a local government entity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 per year, for up to four years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Creative Communities Initiative (CCI) is funded by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Council on the Arts). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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