MSAC Folklife Network Grant

MSAC Folklife Network Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maryland State Arts Council
Last Updated: January 24, 2026

Summary

The MSAC Folklife Network Grant, administered by the Maryland State Arts Council, supports organizations that function as regional folklife centers throughout Maryland. This funding aims to identify, document, and present the living cultural traditions of the state’s diverse communities, fostering collaboration and cultural engagement. Established following recommendations from folklife experts, this program highlights the importance of preserving Maryland's rich cultural heritage through various artistic initiatives.

Overview

Folklife Network Folklife Network grants fund organizations serving as regional folklife centers in Maryland. Grants are administered through Maryland Traditions and support activities that identify, document, support, or present the living cultural traditions of Maryland’s diverse communities. History The Folklife Network is a formal granting program growing from recommendations by folklife artists, folklife specialists, and other cultural workers during program revision activities facilitated by MSAC in 2019. The need for a Folklife Network granting program is based on foregoing long-term and short-term collaborations between Maryland Traditions program and organizations supporting the traditional arts in Maryland.

Eligibility

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