How much funding does Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards provide?

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

When is the deadline for Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards?

Eligible applicants: Students in grades 7-12.

How often is Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards offered?

Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards runs on an annual cycle.

Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Creative Writing Grants for Visual Artists Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

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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Eligible organizations

Students in grades 7-12

Other requirements

Ages 13 and up
Open to teens in Maryland
Categories: 28 categories of art and writing

Overview

The nation's longest-running and most prestigious creative teen recognition program. BOPA serves as the Maryland regional affiliate for this national competition, supporting Maryland's next generation of creatives.

Geographic Scope: Maryland (regional affiliate serving Maryland students)

Eligibility:

Students in grades 7-12
Ages 13 and up
Open to teens in Maryland

Categories: 28 categories of art and writing

Award Structure:

Regional awards:
- Gold Keys
- Silver Keys
- Honorable Mentions
National awards and scholarships available
American Visions & American Voices medal categories

2024-2025 Results:

Over 4,300 art submissions
Over 800 writing submissions
Nearly 4,500 participating students
Regional Art Awards: 560 Gold Keys, 739 Silver Keys, 1,324 Honorable Mentions
Regional Writing Awards: 240 Gold Keys, 407 Silver Keys, 96 Honorable Mentions

National Recognition:

Students compete for national medals
National American Voices & Visions Medal recipients receive additional recognition
Scholarship opportunities available to national awardees

Teacher Recognition:

Outstanding art educators recognized with gift certificates from Blick Art Materials & Utrecht Art Supplies
Email: bhauck@promotionandarts.org

What Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 18
Total given: $232K
Median grant: $8,300
Range: $5,600–$58K

By dollars: Maryland 96%, New York 4%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD; Owings Mills, MD; Hartsdale, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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$19K
Empact Art Inc · Baltimore, MD

Communities art grant

$19K
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