Independent Artist Grant Award

Annual grant program supporting independent artists in Garrett County. This is one of four types of funding offered by GCAC.

Grant Types Offered by GCAC

GCAC currently offers four types of funding:

1. General Operating Support Grant Award
2. Program or Project Grant Award
3. Independent Artist Award
4. Emergency Artist Relief Grant Award

Geographic Scope

• Garrett County, Maryland

Contact Information

Garrett County Arts Council, Inc.

• Office Address: 108 S. 2nd Street, Ste. 1, Oakland, MD 21550
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 633, Oakland, MD 21550
• Phone: (301) 334-6580
• Email: info@garrettarts.org

Supported by: Maryland State Arts Council, Garrett County Board of County Commissioners, Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture: Rural Business Development, Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Maryland DHCD, Maryland Heritage Area Authority, Rural Maryland Council, Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area, Town of Grantsville, Town of Oakland, and membership donations

Application Process

FY2025 Status: Applications are now closed for FY25 (activities May 1 - August 31, 2025)

Final Report Requirements:

• Due 30 days after project concludes or by September 20, 2025
• Submit at: https://garrettarts.org/grantmaking-in-the-arts/

Application Materials Available:

• FY2025 Independent Artist Grant Application (for future cycles)
• Grant Guidelines (view and print)
• Scoring Rubric (view and print)

Application Portal:

• Apply online at: https://garrettarts.org/grantmaking-in-the-arts/