How much funding does HCAC Arts Scholarships provide?

HCAC Arts Scholarships provides $1,000 - $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for HCAC Arts Scholarships?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for HCAC Arts Scholarships?

Eligible applicants: College-bound Howard County high school seniors.

How often is HCAC Arts Scholarships offered?

HCAC Arts Scholarships runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 24, 2027.

HCAC Arts Scholarships

Howard County Arts Council

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 24, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Submit by the deadline: January 24 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

College-bound Howard County high school seniors

Other requirements

Planning to pursue a degree in the arts
Contact: hocoarts.org
Website: hocoarts.org

Overview

Geographic Scope: Howard County, Maryland

The Arts Scholarship Program is an opportunity for college-bound Howard County high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in the arts. A minimum of $10,000 will be awarded annually in total scholarships.

Eligibility:

College-bound Howard County high school seniors
Planning to pursue a degree in the arts

How to Apply

Visit hocoarts.org for application details and to apply
Complete the online application
Submit by the deadline: January 24 (annually)

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What Howard County Arts Council actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 33
Total given: $603K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,500–$60K

By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Columbia, MD; Baltimore, MD; Ellicott City, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
6% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts · Columbia, MD

Community arts development

$60K
Columbia Festival · Columbia, MD

Community arts development

$56K
Columbia Orchestra · Ellicott City, MD

Community arts development and jrt subsidy

$56K
Chamber Music Maryland · Columbia, MD

Community arts development

$43K
Kinetics Dance Theatre · Ellicott City, MD

Community arts development and jrt subsidy

$41K