Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards (ISRCA) support University of Maryland faculty’s independent scholarship and creative projects to advance their professional work.
Maryland State Arts Council offers $2,500 grants to independent artists statewide to directly support their ongoing creative practice and living or working expenses.
Research Grants - National Coalition of Independent Scholars support members' upcoming research, including travel to archives, libraries, and essential resources, to advance independent scholarly work.
Artists & Scholars Project Grants support Montgomery County artists and scholars in creating work, presenting public programs, or pursuing professional development to strengthen their practice.
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.
Reinforcement Grants support University of Maryland researchers with operating needs and infrastructure not covered by major external awards, helping research programs become more productive and competitive.