Grants for Arts in Maryland

Last updated July 1, 2026

There are 25 active grants for arts tagged to Maryland, part of 4,961 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Arts & Entertainment Districts Technical Assistance Grant	MD State Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
State	Wells Fargo Cultural Grants in Maryland Program	Wells Fargo	Rolling	Varies
State	Professional Development Opportunity Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Towson University Community Art Center	Towson University	Rolling	Varies
State	Towson University Community Dance Center	Towson University	Rolling	Varies
State	Creativity Grant Program	MD State Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland State Arts Council Grant Programs	Maryland State Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
State	Grants for Artists	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Grants for Organizations	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	University of Maryland Art Gallery	University of Maryland, College Park	Rolling	Varies
State	Independent Artist Awards	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	VSA - Arts Maryland	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Traditions - Folklife Apprenticeship	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Traditions - Folklife Network	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Public Art Across Maryland - New Artworks Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Public Art Across Maryland - Conservation Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts - Operating Support Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Arts in Education Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Special Request Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Towson University Asian Arts & Culture Center	Towson University	Rolling	Varies
State	Towson University Center for the Arts Gallery	Towson University	Rolling	Varies
State	County Arts Development Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Creativity Grant for General Operating Support	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for arts in Maryland

Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for an NEA grant?

The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.

Can individual artists get grants?

The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.

Are there grants for community arts programs?

Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.

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