Commonwealth Speakers: How To Apply


Download the 2012-13 Commonwealth Speakers Application Form. [1.7MB PDF]

Nonprofit and educational institutions across Pennsylvania are welcome to apply for a Speaker. Speakers have presented at senior centers, libraries, museums, national parks, historical societies and other community organizations across the Commonwealth.

How to Apply:
  1. Review the links below for the application guidelines to determine if you are an appropriate candidate to host a Speakers program. To receive guidelines by mail, contact PHC.

  2. Make sure that the proposed program date is at least 8 weeks away. Applications for programs planned for less than 8 weeks away will not be accepted.

  3. Please note new requirements:
    All applications must be accompanied by a $75 application fee. Please make checks payable to Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Note: This fee is refundable to those who are not awarded a Speaker. Additional presentations per calendar year are available to organizations for $500, plus the $75 application fee.

    With new federal regulations, all applicants must supply a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number. DUNS numbers can be applied for on-line at no cost.

    *PHC has entered into a partnership with the Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project (CDP). All host sites are required to submit a CDP funder report as part of their application. If you are new to CDP, entering this information may take up to two days. For help entering data and generating a funder report, contact CDP's help desk at (866) 217-2237 or help@pacdp.org.

  4. See the FAQs for help with common questions.

  5. Submit application.
    Instructions for preparing your application are included in the application form. Applications must be received at least eight weeks prior to your desired program date. Incomplete proposals or applications postmarked later than the deadline will not be accepted. Organizations will receive notification of decisions approximately four weeks after receipt of the application.

*Note: Organizations that offer a distinct line of arts and cultural programming and that have historical information about their cultural activities must participate in CDP as part of their PHC application. Organizations which do not regularly conduct arts and cultural programs and that do not have historical information about their programs are not required to participate in CDP.


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