Maryland State Arts Councilgrant
Maryland State Arts Council Creativity Grants for Projects
- Who Can Apply: Independent artists who are Maryland residents (owning/renting in Maryland six months before applying), 18+ and not enrolled in a high school, undergraduate or graduate degree program; or Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, units of local government, colleges/universities and schools.
- The Focus: Project-based support for public arts projects and collaborations, with Planning & Development or Implementation funding options.
- The Funding: Grants up to $4,000 (Implementation) or up to $2,000 (Planning & Development); approved at 100% or 50% of the request and paid in a single disbursement.
- Key Requirements: SmartSimple application answering prompts on the proposed activity and community engagement, a detailed timeline, and the project budget organizations also submit a financial statement. Applicants select one funding option.
DeadlineWednesday, March 31, 2027
AwardProject-Implementation Grants up to $4,000; Project-Planning & Development Grants up to $2,000
LocationMD
ParticipationRemote
Age range18–
Application notesApply in SmartSimple (FY2027 application IDs must begin with '2027'). Applications are accepted July 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 and reviewed monthly: those submitted by the last day of a month are scored the following month, with awards announced shortly after. A current, complete and signed W-9 must be submitted with the application, with an address matching SmartSimple. Only one Creativity Grant per fiscal year, and not in the same fiscal year as a Professional Development Opportunity Grant. Funding is issued in a single full disbursement about 6–8 weeks after the grant agreement is executed. Final reports are due July 15, 2027 (July–December 2026 applications) or December 31, 2027 (January–March 2027 applications).
Post-selection obligations: a current signed W-9 at submission
Contactemily.sollenberger@maryland.gov
Maryland State Arts Council