Emergency Grant Program

Emergency funding to arts organizations and artists for losses sustained because of programming, operations, and events that have been modified or cancelled due to COVID-19. Program Details Maryland State Arts Council is a funding organization that offers the Emergency Grant Program grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Maryland State Arts Council through Maryland State Arts Council. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, individual applicants, county arts agencies, and arts & entertainment district management entities. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Maryland State Arts Council or on Maryland State Arts Council before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: Up to $3M. Applications are due by August 3, 2020. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Maryland State Arts Council. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Maryland State Arts Council.

Award details

Award range: Up to $3M. Applications close on August 3, 2020.

Categories

Arts Culture