Creative Communities Program

Creative Communities Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The Creative Communities program provides multi-year funding to community-driven, arts-based projects, also called creative placemaking or placekeeping.

Creative Communities Initiative | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Creative Communities Initiative The Creative Communities Initiative (CCI) provides 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 <span class=\"text-body--medium\"><span class=\"text-body--large\">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.

</span></span></p>\r\n"}}"> 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?

<span class=\"text-body--medium\">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.

</span></p>\r\n"}}"> 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 Communities Program Goals \r\n<li>Strengthen communities through the arts and encourage creative expression and engagement to enhance community well-being. </li>\r\n<li>Promote and support projects that include and are accessible to all members of PA communities. </li>\r\n<li>Empower communities that have experienced disinvestment and support grassroots leaders and residents in addressing local challenges.

</li>\r\n<li>Advance community revitalization and resilience and foster sustainable growth and adaptability. </li>\r\n<li>Cultivate deep community engagement and encourage active participation in community projects. </li>\r\n<li>Celebrate unique community identities that highlight what makes each community special.

</li>\r\n<li>Build authentic partnerships through collaboration with local government and organizations, and artists and culture bearers. </li>\r\n<li>Invest in the creative sector through support of artists, creative small businesses, and cultural initiatives. </li>\r\n<li>Address community challenges positively by leveraging community assets to tackle pressing issues.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> Strengthen communities through the arts and encourage creative expression and engagement to enhance community well-being. Promote and support projects that include and are accessible to all members of PA communities. Empower communities that have experienced disinvestment and support grassroots leaders and residents in addressing local challenges.

Advance community revitalization and resilience and foster sustainable growth and adaptability. Cultivate deep community engagement and encourage active participation in community projects. Celebrate unique community identities that highlight what makes each community special.

Build authentic partnerships through collaboration with local government and organizations, and artists and culture bearers. Invest in the creative sector through support of artists, creative small businesses, and cultural initiatives. Address community challenges positively by leveraging community assets to tackle pressing issues.

<span class=\"text-body--medium\"><b>Funding amount: </b>up to $25,000 per year, for up to four years. </span></p>\r\n<p><span class=\"text-body--medium\"><b>Match requirement: </b></span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">A 1:1 match is required (up to 50% can be in-kind). </span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">10% of the match (cash or in-kind) must come from a local government entity.

</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> Funding amount: up to $25,000 per year, for up to four years. A 1:1 match is required (up to 50% can be in-kind). 10% of the match (cash or in-kind) must come from a local government entity.

<span class=\"text-body--medium\">In general, Pennsylvania Creative Industries does not fund the following:</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Activities for which academic credit is given;</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Activities that have already been completed;</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Activities that have a religious purpose;</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Performances and exhibitions not available to the general public;</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Performances and exhibitions outside Pennsylvania;</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Cash prizes and awards;</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Benefit activities;</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Payments to lobbyists; and/or</span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text-body--medium\">Competitions.

</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> In general, Pennsylvania Creative Industries does not fund the following: Activities for which academic credit is given; Activities that have already been completed; Activities that have a religious purpose; Performances and exhibitions not available to the general public; Performances and exhibitions outside Pennsylvania; Payments to lobbyists; and/or For questions and advice regarding this process: Sarah Merritt, Director of Pennsylvania Creative Communities and the Creative Economy.