Maryland State Arts Council

Grant for Independent Artists and Arts Nonprofits

$4,000

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Maryland

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Government

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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About this grant

Supports independent artists and arts organizations in Maryland with funding for arts projects and collaborations. Applicants can choose between a Planning & Development grant for early-stage research and development, or an Implementation grant for executing a specific arts project, event, or program. Applications are reviewed monthly on a rolling basis through March 2027.

What you get

Up to $4,000 grant award
100% of award amount paid upon execution of grant agreement
Payment processed for receipt in 6-8 weeks after grant agreement execution

How to apply

Online application form submitted through SmartSimple
Application ID must begin with '2027'
Final report filed online in SmartSimple after grant period

Eligibility

Must be an Independent Artist, OR a Maryland-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in operation for one year or more and within grant income requirements, a unit of Maryland local government, or a Maryland college/university/school
Organizations applying through fiscal sponsorships must operate within a Model A sponsorship
Must identify a specific event, activity, or project to occur within the application time frame
Applicants are only eligible for one Creativity Grant per fiscal year
Applicants may receive either a Professional Development Opportunity Grant or a Creativity Grant in the same fiscal year, but not both
Applicants receiving MSAC general operating funding through Grants for Organizations, County Arts Development, Arts & Entertainment District, or Folklife Network are ineligible for a Creativity Grant in the same fiscal year

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