Project Stream Grants available for arts activities

Project Stream Grants available for arts activities
Published: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 1:37 PM EDT
RIDGWAY – The Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Project Stream.PPA Project Stream grants for amounts up to $3,000 are available to support arts activities in Cameron, Clarion, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties that take place between Sept. 1, 2011, and August 31, 2012.To learn more about this funding opportunity join ECCOTA at these free informational grant webinars & workshops.Wednesday Webinars will be held on May 11 and May 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, located at 34 E. 4th St., Emporium.
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A Saturday Workshop will be held on May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hamlin Memorial Library, located at 123 S. Mechanic St., Smethport.A Saturday Workshop will also be held on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Clarion area at a location to be determined.The workshops will cover the grant cycle, eligibility, restrictions and overall grant writing suggestions. Participants may attend any workshop, regardless of the county in which the individual or organization is located. Attendance of a workshop is not required to apply. Links to the official guidelines and online grant applications are available at www.eccota.com. Organizations or individuals undertaking arts projects in Cameron, Clarion, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties that are interested in applying for grants through the PPA program are encouraged to contact ECCOTA by calling 814-772-7051, emailing mail to ppa@eccota.com or visiting www.eccota.com.