The Pennsylvania Artist Fellowship Grant Program Act establishes a new grant program aimed at supporting artists within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals—specifically visual, media, film, or performing artists—who demonstrate regular creative practice and produce community-relevant projects. The act outlines the purposes of the program, which include fostering artistic growth, encouraging artists to remain in Pennsylvania, and supporting community development through prestigious fellowships.

The act also details the eligibility criteria for applicants, permissible and prohibited uses of the grant funds, and the process for application and award. Grants will be awarded annually, with a total of $100,000 available for up to 25 individuals, and applicants may apply once every two years. Additionally, the act appropriates $2,500,000 from the General Fund for grant awards and $250,000 for administrative costs, ensuring that these funds will not lapse and will remain available until fully expended. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.