KENNY Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Significant contributions to arts development in the county
Geography
- In Kent County
Other requirements
- Demonstrated excellence and service in the arts
Overview
Funder: The Hedgelawn Foundation (Ben and Judy Kohl Trustees) and Kent County Arts Council
Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland
Award Type: Recognition award for excellence and service in the arts
Purpose: Honors individuals and organizations for significant contributions to the development of the arts in Kent County and exceptional service to the arts community
Award Details:
- Sculpted work of art by artist Marilee Schumann
- Consists of a poured bronze bowl suspended over a native eastern shore walnut pedestal
Eligibility:
- Individuals or organizations in Kent County
- Demonstrated excellence and service in the arts
- Significant contributions to arts development in the county
Past Recipients (selected):
- 2006 (Inaugural): Vincent & Leslie Raimond and Senator Barbara Mikulski
- 2014: John Wilson (musician and teacher)
- 2015: Lani Hall Seikaly
- 2017: Red Devil Moon (creators and performers)
Contact Information:
- Phone: 410-778-3700
- Email: john@kentculture.org
- Address: 101 Spring Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620
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
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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
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Fields of Work
- Arts
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