Pennsylvania (statewide)
PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator
From Pennsylvania Creative Industries (PA Council on the Arts), administered by Bridgeway Capital
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $17,000Growth Grant up to $4,000, Impact Grant up to $17,000
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2026, 9 p.m. ET67 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to keystonecreatives.org.
Who can apply
- Creative entrepreneurs age 18+ who have been in business and a Pennsylvania resident for at least 1 year, operating as a sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or corporation
- Growth Grant: annual revenue $10,000 to $2,000,000
- Impact Grant: annual revenue $50,000 to $2,000,000
- Tax documents are needed to verify revenue
Arts
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Panel-reviewed. Applicants can apply for both tiers but receive only one. Prior Growth or Impact winners must wait 3 cycles for the same tier.
Before you apply
Apply to both tiers if eligible. For the Impact Grant, tie your business goals to clear community impact.
Checked on keystonecreatives.org, Oct 23 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator
How much is PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator?
Up to $17,000. The full line is: Growth Grant up to $4,000; Impact Grant up to $17,000. Highest figure stored: $17,000.
When can I apply for PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator?
Creative entrepreneurs age 18+ who have been in business and a Pennsylvania resident for at least 1 year, operating as a sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or corporation. Growth Grant: annual revenue $10,000 to $2,000,000. Impact Grant: annual revenue $50,000 to $2,000,000. Tax documents are needed to verify revenue.
Does PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked.
Where was PA Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator checked?
Checked on 2026-10-23 at https://keystonecreatives.org/cea/. The official page wins if we disagree.