Entry to Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (AOAP)
Entry to Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (AOAP) is the point of entry for organizations or programs to
the AOAP track. Entry to AOAP supports eligible arts organizations and arts programs that have a history of at least two years of consistent arts/cultural programming.
For current grantees: download the Reimbursement Request and Final Report template here (XLS).
How to Apply
Step 1. Read the application guidelines in their entirety. For due date information, please reference the due dates calendar. Download the 2024-2025 Entry to AOAP Guidelines (PDF) here.
No hard copies are required.
Need help?
- For technical and login questions, contact DCED's egrants help desk: 833-448-0647 or egrantshelp@pa.gov.
- For narrative and
attachment questions, contact one of the following PCA staff members:
- Ian Rosario: irosario@pa.gov or 717-525-5548
- Seth Poppy: spoppy@pa.gov or 717-787-1520
- Amy Gabriele:
agabriele@pa.gov or 717-525-5547
PCA Funding Restrictions
The PCA does not fund the following, nor can the match for PCA funds be used for these expenses:
- Capital expenditures, including equipment costing $500 per item or more.
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Activities for which academic credit is given.
- Activities that have already been completed.
- Activities that have a religious purpose.
- Performances and exhibitions not available to the general public.
- Performances and exhibitions outside Pennsylvania.
- Cash prizes and awards.
- Benefit activities.
- Hospitality expenses -- i.e. receptions, parties, gallery openings.
- Payments to lobbyists.
- Competitions.