Apply for a Capacity Building Grant

The Strategies for Success program supports the creation, development, and stabilization of organizations whose mission and artistic work are deeply rooted in and reflective of the perspectives of particular cultures, heritages, and areas of the world and that provide artistic programming open to all participants.

Support is provided through implementation awards, technical assistance, and professional development workshops and conferences.

Program participants work with an organizational development consultant during the program period to achieve short- and long-term goals. Participation in this program is based on three levels of organizational readiness - Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Funding and continued participation at each level is dependent on meeting eligibility and participation requirements, including an annual evaluation.

Grant program guidelines will be available on this site in late fall 2025. 

Interested applicants to Strategies for Success should read the current year guidelines, which will be available on this site in late fall 2025.

For more information about the program and how to apply, the interim point of contact is Jamie Dunlap, Chief of Creative Catalysts & Lifelong Learning, jadunlap@pa.gov. (717) 525-5542.