The newly launched Keystone Creatives website is now accepting
2026-2027 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) applications.

Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, is working with Bridgeway Capital as the statewide administrator of the CEA grant program — which offers business development services and financial support to grow your for-profit creative business in ways that positively impact Pennsylvania communities.

This year's program includes the launch of the new Keystone Creatives website, where Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs can apply for: 
the Growth Grant (up to $4,000) and the Impact Grant (up to $17,000), as well as access a creative entrepreneurs network, trainings, and resources!
Impact Grant recipients also receive one-on-one business coaching.

Apply now through December 31, 2026. Funding is limited and competitive!

To learn more about Pennsylvania Creative Industries' focus areas visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/coa/about/strategic-framework.