Pennsylvania Creative Industries Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program RFP 2025-2026
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts | Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaState · Harrisburg, PA- Due
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2025
- Primary contact
- Amanda Lovell
The 30-second brief
Seeks applications from creative entrepreneurs for a program offering business consultation services and a $2,000 grant to support business formation or development. The program targets individuals aspiring to start or operating existing for-profit micro businesses within Pennsylvania's creative industries.
Final report data and receipts of eligible purchases
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Summary
Seeks applications from creative entrepreneurs for a program offering business consultation services and a $2,000 grant to support business formation or development.
The program targets individuals aspiring to start or operating existing for-profit micro businesses within Pennsylvania's creative industries.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Final report data and receipts of eligible purchases
- Submit to
- Contact your regional PPA Partner organization
- Scope location
- Pennsylvania
- Reported agency
- Pennsylvania Creative Industries
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Pennsylvania Council on the Arts | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Contact your regional PPA Partner organization. For questions, contact Amanda Lovell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Pennsylvania Council on the Arts | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amanda Lovell. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Final report data and receipts of eligible purchases. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Pennsylvania Council on the Arts | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pennsylvania. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.