County Arts Development (CAD) grants support Maryland’s county arts agencies, extending the service of MSAC.
Donor Name: Maryland State Arts Council
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2025
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
CAD grants support county arts agencies, with the goals of providing:
- a vital connection with artists, arts organizations, and audiences throughout the State;
- encouragement of local arts activity of all disciplines in all of Maryland’s diverse communities; and
- equitable funding for the arts on the local level through transparent processes that are accessible to all county constituents.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – June 30,2026.
Uses of funds
Allowable use of CAD grant funds include the following types of expenses:
- Re-granting to local organizations, artists, and schools to support arts programming or projects that benefit county residents
- Arts programming that serves county residents
- Services to artists and arts organizations working within the county
- Administrative and operating expenses of the county arts council (a maximum of 60% of annual grant funds may be used for administration and operating expenses).
Eligibility Criteria
CAD grants are available to local agencies or nonprofits designated by the jurisdiction’s government as the official arts agency or council of the jurisdiction.
For more information, visit MSAC.
