The Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant Program funds Maryland artists and small organizations for arts projects or operations to strengthen the state's arts infrastructure and support community-focused creativity.
Grants for Organizations supports Maryland arts organizations and public arts programs with operating funds to sustain arts access, develop future audiences, and strengthen communities.
Grants for Artists supports independent Maryland artists with funding for working and living expenses to sustain their livelihoods and strengthen the state’s creative workforce, economy, and culture.
Supports innovative, experimental, and capacity-building arts projects in Maryland that do not fit within standard grant programs, fostering organizational growth and creativity.
Maryland State Arts Council offers $2,500 grants to independent artists statewide to directly support their ongoing creative practice and living or working expenses.