Arts Capital Grant
The Maryland State Arts Council Arts Capital Grant funds Maryland nonprofits to improve, renovate, or create accessible and energy-efficient arts facilities, enhancing arts infrastructure and public access.
Funder: Maryland State Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 per project; total annual program funding is $3,000,000; support period up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports Maryland-based nonprofit arts organizations in capital projects to improve, renovate, or create accessible arts facilities.
Key Information: Applicants must be Maryland 501(c)3 nonprofits with budgets under $3M and either participate in MSAC’s core programs or provide public arts-based experiences.
Description
The Arts Capital Grant program, administered by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), provides substantial state capital funding to eligible Maryland-based nonprofit arts organizations. The grant is designed to support projects that significantly enhance, renovate, expand, or create complete, usable, and accessible arts facilities. Funding priorities include projects that incorporate energy-efficient building methods, increase accessibility for people with disabilities, and expand programming to reach broader audiences. The program aims to strengthen Maryland’s arts infrastructure and ensure public access to high-quality arts experiences.
