How much funding does Mini Grants provide?

Mini Grants provides Up to $3K in funding.

When is the deadline for Mini Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Mini Grants?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: Maryland; In Anne Arundel County.

How often is Mini Grants offered?

Mini Grants has 2 deadlines a year: May 1, October 1. The next deadline is expected October 1, 2026.

Mini Grants

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to $3K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: October 1, 2026
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines each year: May 1 · October 1

From the program guidelines: “Application windows are Oct 1-31 (Spring Mini Grant, Jan-Jun projects) and May 1-31 (Fall Mini Grant).”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

Maryland
In Anne Arundel County

Overview

Twice-yearly grants of up to $2,500 supporting nonprofits and community-led arts initiatives with high community impact in Anne Arundel County; a 1:1 cash match is required and partnerships are encouraged. Application windows are Oct 1-31 (Spring Mini Grant, Jan-Jun projects) and May 1-31 (Fall Mini Grant).

How to Apply

Apply via ACAAC's Submittable portal during the Oct or May window; see the Mini Grant guidelines.

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What Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 34
Total given: $813K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,000–$80K

100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Annapolis, MD; Edgewater, MD; Arnold, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Chesapeake Arts Center Inc · Brooklyn Park, MD

Arts education development

$80K
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Inc · Annapolis, MD

Arts education development

$70K
Captain Avery Museum Inc · Shady Side, MD

Arts education development

$65K
Anne Arundel County Public School · Annapolis, MD

Arts education development

$49K
Maryland Federation of Art Inc · Annapolis, MD

Arts education development

$48K