Explore our programs and grant opportunities available to non-profit arts organizations and programs, units of government, and colleges/universities in Maryland.
See grant and program guidelines for details about eligibility, application submission, and requirements.
An Arts & Entertainment District designation offers a Maryland county or municipality tax incentives and other tools to encourage activity and investment in specific geographic areas where the arts are part of an economic development strategy.
The Arts Capital grant provides eligible nonprofit organizations with state capital funding for projects that improve or produce a complete, usable, and accessible arts facility.
The Arts in Education Grant provides matching funds to eligible Maryland-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to support educational engagements led by Teaching Artists on MSAC’s Teaching Artist Roster.
General Operating Support Creativity Grants strengthen the vitality and sustainability of small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in Maryland. Please note this program will sunset on December 31, 2025, and be merged with Grants for Organizations.
Creativity Grants for Projects strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations and provide opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities.
Grants for Organizations provide general operating support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, as well as units of government, that produce or present ongoing arts programming that is open to the public.
Heritage Awards recognize long-term achievement in the traditional arts. Awards are given through Maryland Traditions and annually recognize six recipients in one of three categories: Person/People, Place, and Tradition.
The Professional Development Opportunity grant program encourages and supports relevant professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout Maryland.
The Public Art Across Maryland Conservation Grants support the conservation and preservation of existing public artworks in Maryland.
The Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant offers funding to support the planning, creation, and installation of new local public art projects.
Inclusion on MSAC's Teaching Artist Roster makes independent artists and organizations eligible for MSAC funding to lead various educational engagements funded through the Arts in Education Grant.
The Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster is a list of juried Maryland-based artists who have a demonstrated history of successful, professional touring engagements.
Available to eligible Maryland nonprofit organizations, the Maryland Touring Grant helps subsidize the presentation costs of any performer on the Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster.