How much funding does Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts?

Eligible applicants: County governments; Municipalities. Geography: Maryland.

How often is Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts offered?

Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts has 2 deadlines a year: April 1, October 1. The next deadline is expected April 1, 2027.

Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts

Maryland Department of Commerce

State Grants for Arts Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: April 1, 2027
Tracked since: June 2026

Deadlines each year: April 1 · October 1

From the program guidelines: “Application Due: Applications due April 1 and October 1.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

County governments
Municipalities
County Government, Municipalities/Towns

Geography

Maryland

Overview

Maryland's Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop, promote, and support diverse artistic and cultural centers in communities across Maryland that preserve a sense of place, provide unique local experiences, attract tourism, and spur economic revitalization and neighborhood pride. The A&E District designation offers Maryland counties and municipalities tax incentives and other tools to encourage activity and investment in specific geographic areas where the arts are part of an economic development strategy.