County Arts Development Grant
Forecasted
The County Arts Development Grant from the Maryland State Arts Council funds county arts agencies to enhance local arts, creative expression, and diverse cultural programming across Maryland.
Funder: Maryland State Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Off-Year) | January 2027 (On-Year)
Funding Amounts: Annual awards based on a formula: 90% split equally among counties, 10% by county population; typical support period is one year.
Summary: Supports Maryland county arts agencies in fostering local arts, creative expression, and diverse programming through funding and technical assistance.
Description
The County Arts Development Grant, administered by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), provides annual funding and technical assistance to county-designated arts agencies in all 24 Maryland jurisdictions. Its purpose is to strengthen the work of local arts agencies, encourage robust arts activities, champion creative expression, and promote diverse cultural programming. The grant empowers county agencies to serve as connectors among artists, organizations, and audiences, while supporting best practices and lifelong learning in the arts at the community level.
