Arts in Education (AiE) Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $250 per school
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Timeline: No deadline - submit applications as needed throughout the year.”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Performer/Artist rosters can be found at:
Other requirements
- Maryland State Arts Council
- Class Acts Arts
- Arts for Learning Maryland
Overview
Arts in Education (AiE) Grants
Funder: Maryland State Arts Council (administered by Carroll County Arts Council)
Geographic Scope: Carroll County, Maryland (public schools)
Purpose: Support bringing Maryland artists and performers into public schools for residencies, workshops, assembly performances, Master Classes, and similar educational arts experiences.
Award Amount: Up to $250 per school
How It Works: One grant per public high school to support arts residencies and performances in schools.
Application Timeline
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. There is no deadline.
Eligible Artists/Performers
Performer/Artist rosters can be found at:
Contact Information
- Phone: 410-848-7272
- Email: info@CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org
- Address: 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application Process:
1. Download Arts in Education Grant Application form
2. Complete the application
3. Submit application (format and submission instructions available on application form)
Key Steps:
1. Identify Maryland artist(s) or performer(s) from approved rosters (Maryland State Arts Council, Class Acts Arts, or Arts for Learning Maryland)
2. Work with school administration to plan residency, workshop, or performance
3. Complete Arts in Education Grant Application with project details
4. Submit application to Carroll County Arts Council
Timeline: No deadline - submit applications as needed throughout the year.
Note: Applications accepted on ongoing basis with no set deadline.
What Carroll County Arts Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $13K
- Median grant
- $6,400
- Range
- $6,100–$6,700
- By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Manchester, MD; Hampstead, MD.
Example grants
Small Town Stars Theatre Company · Manchester, MD
Expand arts programs
$6,700
Encore Community Music Association · Hampstead, MD
Expand arts programs
$6,100
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