The Maryland State Arts Council is accepting applications for its A&E District Operating Support Grant Program.
Donor Name: Maryland State Arts Council
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of the Arts & Entertainment Districts Operating Support (AEDOS) grant is to advance the goals of the Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District program by providing operating support to the management entities of designated A&E Districts.
Funding Information
$15,000.
Project Period
MSAC’s 2027 is July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Use of Funds
Grant funds may be used for:
- Salaries and administrative expenses
- Events, programming, and projects in the A&E District
- Marketing of the A&E District and/or its businesses, artists, events, etc.
- Re-granting to local organizations, artists, and schools to support arts programming or projects
- Services for district artists, businesses, and arts organizations
- Other operating expense
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be:
- The appointed management entity for a designated A&E District in the State of Maryland. This must be documented annually through an agreement signed by:
- The management entity’s leader,
- The Chief Elected Official (CEO) of the county or municipality(ies),
- MSAC’s A&E Districts Program Director.
- As the management entity, the applicant must:
- Work toward the general goals of the A&E District program and the goals outlined in their most recent application for designation, redesignation, or operating support.
- Maintain a Board or Advisory Board with at least five (5) members responsible for overseeing A&E District activities.
- Employ at least one part-time staff member whose responsibilities include managing A&E District activities.
For more information, visit MSAC.
