Resources

Arts and creative sector

American Folklore Society: national professional association serving folklorists and cultural workers

American Institute for Conservation: national professional association focusing on cultural heritage preservation

Americans for the Arts: national advocacy organization for the arts and arts education

Arts Education in Maryland Schools: state advocacy and professional association supporting arts education in Maryland

Comprehensive Arts Education Branch (Maryland State Dept. of Education): state government providing arts education resources to educators and learners

Maryland Citizens for the Arts: state advocacy organization for the Maryland arts sector

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts: legal resources for Maryland artists needing representation

PEN America: national advocacy organization focusing on free expression for literary artists

 

General

Associated Black Charities: Maryland-based racial equity organization offering education, mentoring, and other resources supporting Black advancement

Maryland Nonprofits: state professional association serving the nonprofit sector in Maryland

Arts and creative sector

Arts & Entertainment Districts (MSAC): tax incentive zones supporting the economic development of cultural districts statewide

Baker Artist Portfolios (Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance): online profiles boosting the work of artists in central Maryland

Maryland Arts Directory (MSAC): online platform showcasing artists and organizations across Maryland

Professional development (MSAC): free sessions addressing topics of interest to Maryland’s arts sector

 

General

Apprenticeship Training Program (Maryland Dept. of Labor): state government program supporting paid career training in Maryland

Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (Maryland Dept. of Labor): state government resources for employers and job seekers in Maryland

Maryland Business Express (Maryland state gov’t): quick start guide for business development resources offered across state government

Maryland Dept. of Commerce: state government agency providing resources for businesses and economic development in Maryland

Maryland Small Business Development Center: statewide consulting, training, and other support for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Arts and creative sector

Craft Emergency Relief Fund: national resource center providing emergency funding and other resources for craft artists

dPlan|ArtsReady: emergency planning resources for arts and cultural organizations

Emergency Grant (Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation): funding for visual artists experiencing emergencies

Emergency Grant (Foundation for Contemporary Arts): funding for visual, performing, and literary artists experiencing emergencies

Entertainment Community Fund: emergency funding and other resources for entertainment industry professionals

Hero Initiative: emergency funding and other resources for comic creators

Musicians Foundation: funding for musicians experiencing emergencies or other challenges

Musicians’ Emergency Fund (Jazz Foundation of America): funding and other resources for blues, jazz, and roots artists experiencing emergencies or other challenges

National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response: emergency planning resources for the arts sector

Performing Arts Readiness: emergency planning funding and other resources for the performing arts

Rauschenberg Emergency Grants (New York Foundation for the Arts): funding for dance, visual, and digital artists experiencing emergencies

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund: funding for musical and music industry artists experiencing emergencies or other challenges

 

General

211 Maryland (Maryland Information Network): health and human services information and referral service for Marylanders

CALL 988: emergency emotional support for residents of Greater Baltimore

Community action services (Maryland Community Action Partnership): regional network of health and human services providers

Evacuation Plans & Procedures eTool (U.S. Gov’t): federal government resource supporting emergency planning at small businesses

Financial assistance programs (Maryland Dept. of Human Services): state government funding supporting health and human services

Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Response: funding and other assistance for affected workers and businesses

Maryland Dept. of Emergency Management: state government agency offering emergency and disaster support and preparedness resources

Arts and creative sector

Baker Artist Awards (Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance): funding recognizing excellence among artists in Greater Baltimore

County arts agencies (MSAC): grants and other resources from arts agencies in Maryland counties

National Endowment for the Arts (U.S. gov’t): project and other funding for arts organizations 

Resource bulletin (MSAC & Maryland Art Place): regularly-updated list of calls for artists and other opportunities

Rubys Artist Grants (Robert W. Deutsch Foundation): project funding for arts organizations in Greater Baltimore

 

General

Community development funding and support (Maryland Dept. of Housing & Community Development): state government agency providing resources for community development in Maryland

Connect Maryland grant programs (Maryland Dept. of Housing & Community Development): state government agency providing funding and other resources for broadband access in Maryland

Financial Incentives for Businesses (Maryland Dept. of Commerce): state government agency providing financial incentives supporting business development and attraction in Maryland

Foundation Directory (Candid): advanced search engine for identifying funding prospects

Grants.gov (U.S. gov’t): advanced search engine for identifying federal grant opportunities

Maryland Corps/Service Year Options (Maryland Dept. of Service and Civic Innovation): state government agency providing funding for professional growth and career exploration in Maryland

Maryland Historical Trust (Maryland Dept. of Planning): state government agency providing funding for heritage and historic preservation projects

Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan Account (Maryland Dept. of Commerce): state government agency providing loans supporting nonprofit operations in Maryland