Description of the Indicator
This indicator provides information on statewide and county-specific arts funding.
Why is it important?
Funding for the arts preserves culture and history and supports the exploration and implementation of new artistic and cultural opportunities. Regions with well-endorsed arts programs often attract tourists, students, and other visitors, and arts programs can bolster and beautify local communities.
How is the region performing?
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) distributed two grants to Northeast Pennsylvania in 2024, both in Wayne County.
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts distributed 85 grants to Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties in 2023-2024. The total amount is slightly lower than in the prior period. Overall, the number of grants and the total amounts of those grants have increased throughout the past several years.