How much funding does General Operating Grants provide?

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

When is the deadline for General Operating Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for General Operating Grants?

Geography: In Kent County. Not funded: The entirety of any project grant application budget.

How often is General Operating Grants offered?

General Operating Grants runs on an annual cycle.

General Operating Grants

Kent Cultural Alliance Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Operating Support Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

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?

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Geography

In Kent County

Other requirements

Must be able to match funding $1 to $1 with non-state funds
Must provide $1 to $1 match in non-state funds
Organizations cannot request full project budget funding

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The entirety of any project grant application budget

Overview

Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland

Funding for arts and culture organizations' general operating expenses. For FY 2020, the Board increased funding by 12.5% compared to FY 2019.

Eligibility:

Arts and culture organizations in Kent County
Must be able to match funding $1 to $1 with non-state funds

What They Don't Fund:

KCAC cannot fund the entirety of any project grant application budget

Contact Information:

Phone: 410-778-3700
Email: john@kentculture.org
Address: 101 Spring Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620

Note: FY 2020 deadline was Friday, Sept 20, 2019. Current cycle information not available on website.

How to Apply

Application Process

For FY 2020:

Deadline: Friday, September 20, 2019 by 5 p.m.
Award Notice: September 30, 2019
Application form: FY20 General Operating Grant Application (available on website)

Requirements:

Must provide $1 to $1 match in non-state funds
Organizations cannot request full project budget funding

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What Kent Cultural Alliance Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 5
Total given: $40K
Median grant: $7,500
Range: $7,500–$10K

By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Chestertown, MD; Rock Hall, MD.
80% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Kent County Public Schools · Rock Hall, MD

Musical instruments

$10K
Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre · Chestertown, MD

General operating

$7,500
Chester Riverarts · Chestertown, MD

General operating

$7,500
The Mainstay · Rock Hall, MD

General operating

$7,500
National Music Festival · Chestertown, MD

General operating

$7,500