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Powering the Arts Grant 2026

Powering the Arts is a collaborative grant initiative between PECO, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and Team Pennsylvania, created to support grassroots audience development efforts in Philadelphia’s five-county region and parts of York County. This grant opportunity provides $5,000 awards to eligible nonprofit organizations seeking to engage new and diverse audiences through planning or implementation projects. Whether you're just beginning to assess your current audience or are ready to launch targeted engagement strategies, this grant is designed to help deepen your community connections and broaden access to the arts. On this site, you’ll find everything you need to apply, including eligibility guidelines, timelines, a budget template, and instructions. We encourage you to review all materials carefully before submitting your application by June 15, 2026.

Important Dates:

Applications open on May 4, 2026. 

Submissions Due: June 15, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Grant Award Announcement: September 15, 2025

Grant Activity Period: September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027

Grant Report Deadline: August 31, 2027

For more information, please review:

Grant Guidelines

Application Preview & Preparation Guide