Spotlight Program (Pennsylvania Creative Industries)

Spotlight Program (Pennsylvania Creative Industries) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Creative Industries (formerly Council on the Arts). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Spotlight Program | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application opens: August 3, 2026 Submission deadline: September 14, 2026 Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.

M. Get Your Spotlight Program questions answered Scroll down to learn more! 2026 - 2027 Spotlight Program Guidelines (PDF) <span class=\"text-headline--large\">Program Overview</span></h2>\r\n<p>Through the Spotlight Program, smaller creative arts organizations receive support to deliver programs, products, and services that advance Pennsylvania Creative Industries' core strategic priorities.

</p>\r\n<p>In addition to providing essential funding, the program fosters a collaborative network for grantees, offering opportunities to connect and share insights through tailored webinars organized by artistic discipline. </p>\r\n"}}"> Through the Spotlight Program, smaller creative arts organizations receive support to deliver programs, products, and services that advance Pennsylvania Creative Industries' core strategic priorities.

In addition to providing essential funding, the program fosters a collaborative network for grantees, offering opportunities to connect and share insights through tailored webinars organized by artistic discipline.

<span class=\"text-headline--medium\">Program Features</span></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Applications will be assessed based on the degree to which they align with one or more of Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ five areas of opportunity: asset development, workforce development, community development, visibility, and policy. </li>\r\n<li>Anticipated grant amounts will be up to $5,000 per grantee.

</li>\r\n<li>This is a reimbursement-based grant program, which means grantees must first incur and pay for eligible expenses, then submit an invoice/final report with required documentation, such as receipts, invoices, and proof of payment, to receive funding. </li>\r\n<li>One application per organization, per year, may be submitted.

</li>\r\n<li>Grant awards may be subject to the National Endowment for the Arts’ (a federal agency) <a href=\"https://www. arts. gov/sites/default/files/GTC-PARTNERSHIP-FY25-PLUS-6-25-25-FINAL.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">General Terms and Conditions for Partnership Agreement Awards-Appendix A</a>. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> Applications will be assessed based on the degree to which they align with one or more of Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ five areas of opportunity: asset development, workforce development, community development, visibility, and policy.

Anticipated grant amounts will be up to $5,000 per grantee. This is a reimbursement-based grant program, which means grantees must first incur and pay for eligible expenses, then submit an invoice/final report with required documentation, such as receipts, invoices, and proof of payment, to receive funding. One application per organization, per year, may be submitted.

Grant awards may be subject to the National Endowment for the Arts’ (a federal agency) General Terms and Conditions for Partnership Agreement Awards-Appendix A . 1. Read the program guidelines (PDF) thoroughly.

2. Read and comply with the checklist for applicants and grantees. 3.

Register and apply through the Electronic Single Application (ESA) . (Note: You must register for a Keystone Login in order to apply through grants. pa.

gov: https://keystonelogin. pa. gov/Account/Register) <span class=\"text-headline--medium\">Spotlight Open Office Hours</span></h2>\r\n<p>Get live support and have your questions answered as you apply for funding of up to $5,000 for your creative arts organization or program!

</p>\r\n<p>Tuesdays, August 11 to September 1<br>\r\nWednesday, September 9<br>\r\n1:00 to 3:00 P. M. </p>\r\n<p>Come prepared with your questions about the Spotlight Program and be ready for a brief, 10- to 15-minute, individualized call.

Click the link below to enter the virtual waiting room, and a staff member will admit you when they complete a call with another attendee. </p>\r\n"}}"> Spotlight Open Office Hours Get live support and have your questions answered as you apply for funding of up to $5,000 for your creative arts organization or program!

Tuesdays, August 11 to September 1 Come prepared with your questions about the Spotlight Program and be ready for a brief, 10- to 15-minute, individualized call. Click the link below to enter the virtual waiting room, and a staff member will admit you when they complete a call with another attendee.

Join Office Hours via Microsoft Teams Ian Rosario, Senior Director, Asset Development Amy Gabriele, Chief Financial Officer <span class=\"text-headline--small\">Keystone Login Questions</span></h2>\r\n<p>For questions, concerns, and issues with Keystone logins, call (877) 328-0995</p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"text-headline--small\">Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center</span></h2>\r\n<p>For technical and login questions, contact (833) 448-0647 or <a href=\"mailto:egrantshelp@pa.

gov\">egrantshelp@pa. gov</a><span style=\"font-size: 14. 0px; font-weight: 400;\">.

</span></p>\r\n"}}"> For questions, concerns, and issues with Keystone logins, call (877) 328-0995 Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center For technical and login questions, contact (833) 448-0647 or egrantshelp@pa. gov .