Maryland State Arts Council is seeking applications for its Arts & Entertainment Districts Operating Support (AEDOS) grants to support activities, programs, and projects in Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts throughout Maryland.
Donor Name: Maryland State Arts Council
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $15,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The A&E Districts Advisory Committee reviews on-year applications, provides feedback and an opportunity for
revision (if needed), and recommends funding. MSAC Staff review and recommend off-year AEDOS applications,
ensuring that districts’ intended use of the funds meets program requirements and providing technical assistance
as warranted or requested. Funding recommendations are subject to approval by the Council and the Secretary
of Commerce.
MSAC staff, A&E Districts Advisory Committee members, the Secretary of Commerce, or councilors may require
an A&E District’s management entity to submit an On-Year application in any subsequent fiscal year for reasons
including but not limited to: submission of a weak five-year plan, grant noncompliance, or significant changes in
budget, programming, operations, or leadership.
Funding Information
Funding Amount $15,000
Activity Period
On-Year Application FY2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to apply for AEDOS funds, the applying entity must be the appointed management entity for a
designated A&E District in the State of Maryland. - Management entities must be appointed by the county or municipality(ies) holding the A&E designation, and an annual agreement signed by the management entity’s leader, the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of the county or municipality(ies), and MSAC’s A&E Districts Program Director must accompany the AEDOS application. If the applying entity is not a branch of the county or city’s government, it must be registered as a non-profit corporation in Maryland exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- 501(c)(3) management entities are required to submit a current memorandum of understanding or contract affirming the relationship between the municipalities(ies) or county holding the designation and the management entity that outlines specific responsibilities and any financial arrangements.
Requirements
An A&E District management entity receiving funding is required to:
- work toward the general goals of the program as well as the goals submitted its most recent application for designation, redesignation, or general operating support;
- maintain a Board or Advisory Board of at least five (5) individuals that oversee A&E District activities;
- submit an annual letter of agreement signed by the management entity’s leader, the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of the county or municipality(ies), and MSAC’s A&E Districts Program Director
- maintain at least one part-time employee whose job responsibilities include oversight of A&E District activities;
- acknowledge MSAC as a funder.
For more information, visit A&E District Operating Support Grant.
