The group must make its own provisions for the purchase of tickets to the events. Trips to events outside of Pennsylvania will not be supported. In most cases, the group attending the arts event and not the arts organization attended should apply. If the group attending is not incorporated, the organization producing the event may apply on their behalf, if a letter of intent from the attending group is enclosed. This is a non-matching award.
Preference is given to Pennsylvania poets and writers of fiction.
Although applications may be submitted throughout the project year, funding is limited so organizations are encouraged to apply before February 1. In the case of rare opportunities, organizations must submit applications at least eight weeks before the reading and no later than March 1. Presenters of reading series may apply to this category if, in addition to fee support, they require support for the promotion, documentation and other expenses of a reading series. Applications will be accepted until March 1 of the funding year and must be received in the PCA offices at least eight weeks before the event. Call the PCA offices to request information and an application form.