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The Pennsylvania Creative Sector Flex Fund is a grant from Pennsylvania Creative Industries, a program of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, that funds dynamic arts organizations with average annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000. The program provides flexible operating support designed to address the changing needs of small to mid-size Pennsylvania arts organizations.
Eligible applicants must be Pennsylvania-based arts nonprofit organizations within the specified revenue range. The Flex Fund supports a broad range of artistic disciplines and organizational types, prioritizing organizations that demonstrate community impact and adaptive programming.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, program updates are underway and applicants should monitor Pennsylvania Creative Industries for current application information.
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Apply for a Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Apply for a Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant The Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) is a Council on the Arts grant program designed to address the changing needs of dynamic PA arts organizations with average annual revenue between $10,000 - $200,000.
Program Update on the Availability of Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ Creative Sector Flex Fund \r\n Please see the following update. \r\n As of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) program will discontinue statewide.
In its place, the Creative Asset Program will provide new, direct, flexible support for small-to-mid-sized arts organizations with average annual revenue between $100,000 - $2 million. Eligible applicants will apply directly to Pennsylvania Creative Industries, which will publish program guidelines for the Creative Asset Program in December 2025.
\r\n This information is being shared now to help with planning and budgetary activities going forward. \r\n Attention Current CSFF Applicants: The future discontinuation of the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) does not impact the availability of the program in the current year (FY 2025-2026).
Pending passage of the Commonwealth budget, your Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) regional organization (PDF) will distribute information regarding the status of FY 2025-2026 CSFF applications, as well as instructions for and requirements pertaining to those applicants approved for CSFF funds.
Additionally, as FY 2025-2026 grant award agreement materials will outline, CSFF grantees will still be required to submit final report materials to their PPA Partner regional organization (PDF) by January 31, 2027. For general questions regarding an application to the current (FY 2025-2026) CSFF program, contact your regional PPA Partner organization.
For general questions about the CSFF program, contact Amanda Lovell , PA Creative Industries’ Director of Access to the Creative Sector. For general questions about the Creative Asset Program, contact Ian Rosario , PA Creative Industries’ Director of Arts Organizations and Arts Programs and Grants Liaison.
\r\n \r\n Background on Discontinuation of the CSFF \r\nPennsylvania Creative Industries’ governing Council recently adopted a new strategic framework , alongside an updated agency mission to empower, connect, and amplify creatives and creative industries and their contributions to Pennsylvania’s communities, economy, and workforce.
The agency vision is that Pennsylvania becomes the national leader among states for creative communities, talent, and industries. \r\n To maximize progress on its mission and ensure all the agency’s work is aligned, Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ Council adopted five key areas around which to focus its resources: asset development, workforce development, community development, visibility, and policy.
Program Update on the Availability of Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ Creative Sector Flex Fund Please see the following update. As of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) program will discontinue statewide.
In its place, the Creative Asset Program will provide new, direct, flexible support for small-to-mid-sized arts organizations with average annual revenue between $100,000 - $2 million. Eligible applicants will apply directly to Pennsylvania Creative Industries, which will publish program guidelines for the Creative Asset Program in December 2025.
This information is being shared now to help with planning and budgetary activities going forward. Attention Current CSFF Applicants: The future discontinuation of the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) does not impact the availability of the program in the current year (FY 2025-2026).
Pending passage of the Commonwealth budget, your Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) regional organization (PDF) will distribute information regarding the status of FY 2025-2026 CSFF applications, as well as instructions for and requirements pertaining to those applicants approved for CSFF funds.
Additionally, as FY 2025-2026 grant award agreement materials will outline, CSFF grantees will still be required to submit final report materials to their PPA Partner regional organization (PDF) by January 31, 2027. For general questions regarding an application to the current (FY 2025-2026) CSFF program, contact your regional PPA Partner organization.
For general questions about the CSFF program, contact Amanda Lovell , PA Creative Industries’ Director of Access to the Creative Sector. For general questions about the Creative Asset Program, contact Ian Rosario , PA Creative Industries’ Director of Arts Organizations and Arts Programs and Grants Liaison.
Background on Discontinuation of the CSFF Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ governing Council recently adopted a new strategic framework , alongside an updated agency mission to empower, connect, and amplify creatives and creative industries and their contributions to Pennsylvania’s communities, economy, and workforce.
The agency vision is that Pennsylvania becomes the national leader among states for creative communities, talent, and industries. To maximize progress on its mission and ensure all the agency’s work is aligned, Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ Council adopted five key areas around which to focus its resources: asset development, workforce development, community development, visibility, and policy.
The Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) is a grant program of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), that provides support to eligible applicants that provide consistent, annual levels of artistic programming and/or arts services in Pennsylvania. Eligible uses of funds are flexible, including the support of applicants' administrative, programmatic, and project-related expenses.
PA Creative Industries' Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) administer the Creative Sector Flex Fund across the Commonwealth. \r\n Creative Sector Flex Fund applications are submitted directly to the applicant's PPA Partner organization (PDF) .
The Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) is a grant program of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), that provides support to eligible applicants that provide consistent, annual levels of artistic programming and/or arts services in Pennsylvania. Eligible uses of funds are flexible, including the support of applicants' administrative, programmatic, and project-related expenses.
PA Creative Industries' Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) administer the Creative Sector Flex Fund across the Commonwealth. Creative Sector Flex Fund applications are submitted directly to the applicant's PPA Partner organization (PDF) . Read the Creative Sector Flex Fund application guidelines in full.
Check the due dates for grants to determine the current year application deadline in your county. Apply through the PCA partner organization in your county . Read the Creative Sector Flex Fund application guidelines in full.
Check the due dates for grants to determine the current year application deadline in your county. Apply through the PCA partner organization in your county . 2025-2026 Creative Sector Flex Fund Application Guidelines Find information regarding statewide Creative Sector Flex Fund application due dates here (PDF) .
2025-2026 Creative Sector Flex Fund Application Guidelines (PDF) 2025-2026 Creative Sector Flex Fund Application Guidelines for Berks, Lancaster and Schuylkill Counties Only (PDF)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small-to-mid-sized arts organizations in Pennsylvania with average annual revenue between $100,000 and $2 million. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Pennsylvania Creative Sector Flex Fund is funded by Pennsylvania Creative Industries. 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.
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