Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Arts organizations and non-arts organizations both eligible for different funding categories
Overview
Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants
Funder: Carroll County Arts Council Inc (through Maryland State Arts Council resources)
Geographic Scope: Carroll County, Maryland
Purpose: Bolstering and expanding arts programming opportunities in the community to strengthen established arts organizations and assist non-arts organizations with arts-related programming.
Primary Goal: Foster excellence, diversity, and vitality in arts offerings in Carroll County and ensure growth, sustainability, and awareness of local non-profit organizations.
Application Categories
- General Operating Budget funding for Arts Organizations (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
- Project Support funding for Non-Arts Organizations (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
Eligibility
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations only
- Arts organizations and non-arts organizations both eligible for different funding categories
Current Status
- FY26 CAD Grant: CLOSED
- FY25 CAD Grant: Documentation and final report forms available
Contact Information
- Phone: 410-848-7272
- Email: info@CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org
- Address: 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Resources Available
- FY26 CAD Grant Overview, Guidelines, and Resources
- Form W-9 (required for all organizations)
- FY26 General Operating Budget Report (for arts organizations)
- FY26 Project Support Budget Report (for non-arts organizations)
How to Apply
How to Apply
Requirement: All applications require a SlideRoom account
Required Materials:
1. Form W-9 - Required for all organizations
2. Budget Report - Choose one based on organization type:
- FY26 General Operating Budget Report (for arts organizations)
- FY26 Project Support Budget Report (for non-arts organizations)
3. Application Form - Submitted through SlideRoom
4. Final Report (for previous year grant recipients) - Due after grant completion period
Application Process:
1. Read FY26 CAD Grant Overview, Guidelines, and Resources in full before applying
2. Create or use existing SlideRoom account
3. Complete FY26 CAD Grant Application through SlideRoom portal
4. Gather and complete required budget report form
5. Prepare and submit Form W-9
6. Submit application through SlideRoom before deadline
Note: Check website for FY27 application opening date and deadline information.
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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