Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded Arts Pa Council of $1,269,338 through the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) for the period of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. This Project Grant supports the implementation of arts programs, services, and activities aligned with the organization's NEA-approved strategic plan. As Pennsylvania's state arts agency, Arts Pa Council of utilizes these funds to develop and maintain partnerships with regional arts organizations throughout the Commonwealth to advance the NEA's mission of promoting artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts.

The grant enables Arts Pa Council of to create and deliver comprehensive arts initiatives including exhibitions, performances, educational projects, and community engagement efforts. These activities strengthen local and regional arts infrastructure across Pennsylvania while serving diverse constituencies and reaching underserved communities. The funding supports both general execution of the state arts agency's strategic plan and designated programming in areas such as folk and traditional arts and arts education. Grant-related records must be retained for three years following submission of the Final Federal Financial Report.