Baltimore County Announces Grants to Support Visual and Performing Arts, Humanities, Science and Cultural Organizations

December 28, 2023

TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that applications are open(link is external) for the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences’ Fiscal Year 2024 Project Grants to support not-for-profit organizations that offer visual and performing arts, science and humanities programs.

Grants up to $9,500 are available for organizations in and near Baltimore County that serve Baltimore County’s residents. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 2nd at 4 p.m.

Details and Program Eligibility
Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Festivals;
  • Film screenings;
  • Exhibitions: art, performances, lectures, classes and workshops;
  • Poetry readings;
  • Dance or theatrical performances or workshops; and
  • Musical concert series (classical, folk, popular).

If an event is virtual, the event organizer must be located in Baltimore County. If the event is live, it must take place in Baltimore County, and any organization in the state can apply.

Grants are awarded based on artistic and educational merit, service to Baltimore County, the region and community, impact on diverse cultural needs of the community, management effectiveness, financial stability, and the extent of outreach to involve new audiences, special constituencies and underserved populations.

To apply for the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences Project Grant, please visit the County’s website(link is external). Applications are open until Friday, February 2 at 4 p.m.

For further questions, please contact artsgrants@baltimorecountymd.gov.

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