For More Information, Contact:
Jennifer L. Swain, 570-265-7455

For Immediate Release
May 6, 2008

Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Grant Applications Now Available

The Northern Tier Cultural Alliance (NTCA) is pleased to announce the availability of state arts funding through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Project Stream grants to support public arts and cultural projects taking place between September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009 in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Northumberland and Potter Counties. Grant requests cannot exceed $3,000. Applications must be post-marked no later than June 30, 2008. Late applications may not be accepted. Grants are open to non-profit organizations and individuals conducting public arts projects between September 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009.

Three grant workshops will be held within the region covering the PPA grant cycle, eligibility and restrictions, and general grant writing tips. There are significant changes to the Guidelines this year and although attendance is not required, it is strongly recommended. 2008 workshops will be held:

May 22, Noon
Hosted by: Clinton County Arts Council Location: 7 W. Main Street, Lock Haven

June 6, Noon
Hosted by: Cameron Co. Chamber of Commerce Location: 116 South Cherry Street, Emporium

June 12, 1:00pm
Hosted by: The Improved Milton Experience Location: 43 Broadway, Milton

NTCA is one of seventeen (17) regional service providers selected by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) to administer the PPA Program. NTCA works in partnership with the PCA to design and create initiatives on a regional level that make a significant impact on arts and cultural opportunities in the counties of: Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Northumberland and Potter. Funding for the PPA Program comes from the citizens of Pennsylvania through an annual state appropriation by the Legislature and from a federal grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

For an application or more information, contact NTCA at 570-265-7455 or info@ntculturalalliance.org. Applications, in PDF format, are available online at www.ntculturalalliance.org.

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