Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Funding is intended for the production of short-form writing, books, translated texts, and articles for both general and specialized art audiences. The program also supports art writing th...

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International composers to create new works that contribute to the understanding of Jewish music. The winning composer will demonstrate artistry, creativity, and professional and technical mastery. In addition to the $50,000 prize ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International composers to participate in a competition to develop work that reflects worldwide culture and musical traditions. Participants will propose new works which display mastery, artistry, and creativity, even as they explo...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

Subsidies to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations to offset theater rental costs. Certain applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to help arts groups cover theater rental fees. The program aims to maximize the use ...

Opportunity for Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia crafts artists in eligible locations to participate in a residency program. This program is open to artists at any stage of their career who work in a range of craft media. Residents will receive a mo...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for arts-related projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. New applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support single-time or annually occurring creativ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums to preserve Native American cultural items. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the ex...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support large-scale local events and multiple-day programs that will attract visitors to the area. Funding is also ava...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for collaborative programming that attracts visitors to eligible regions. Funding is intended for exhibits, events, tours, workshops, festivals, and other programming that attracts overnight visito...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programming to encourage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events, festivals, and exhibits that promote experiential, recreational, and cultural offerings in the area. Projects mu...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual and digital artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International artists, ensembles, and organizations for musical programs for children and adults. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on historical music. Projects must take place in North, Central, or Sout...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or institution of higher education to conduct exchange programs for students from Asian countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for ...

Opportunity for immigrants residing in the USA and its territories to compete for prizes for achievements in the culinary arts. In addition to the cash prize of $50,000, award recipients will receive a public relations campaign and endorsements. Individuals workin...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual artists, choreographers, and artists working in the film, video, digital, or electronic arts for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, ...

Scholarships to Maryland children and adults to participate in a ceramic arts program in eligible locations. The purpose of the scholarship program is to attract diverse and talented students to the program. Funding will cover up to 100% of the enrollment fees. El...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individual women artists to participate in an arts-based residency program. Residents will receive a weekly stipend, funding for materials and travel, studio access, free onsite housing, production assistance, and tec...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women artists to participate in a residency program in New York State. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their careers. In addition to housing and studio space, artists are provided with daily assistance from th...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a resident artist program in New York State. Eligible artists will teach students a variety of artistic techniques. The program provides artists with accommodations as well as assistance from...

Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International mature artist to participate in a residency program. The selected artist will receive accommodations and studio space, access to a variety of art studios, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. The residency ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to create work that highlights the historical contributions of a secret army unit during World War II. Eligible project types include artistic depictions, research projects, digital representations, educat...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International bartenders and bar managers to participate in a contest to create an original cocktail based on the funding source's alcoholic product. Eligible submissions must take inspiration from art forms, including music, dance...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA artists for projects focusing on Hungarian American culture. Applicants must demonstrate how their work engages with and contributes to the preservation or creative rendering of Hungarian or Hungarian American culture. Eligible art f...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to Hungarian culture. Funding is intended for activities that promote Hungarian heritage, culture, or community engagement within the United States. Priority is for projects that create...

Awards to USA, Canada, and international individual musicians, performers, and ensembles to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of music. This award is designed to recognize, honor, and celebrate outstanding leaders within the early-music community, h...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals and nonprofit arts organizations and galleries in eligible regions to contribute to a fine art collection. Funding is intended for the acquisition and deliver...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories artists, designers, architects, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to create, restore, and install public murals. Eligible projects must be produced for installation on or within public ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by unexpected circumstances. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essential needs...

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA and territories independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically...

Awards of $25,000 to USA artists and artist groups to recognize exceptional contributions in the area of folk and traditional arts. Nominators must submit nomination forms prior to the submission of required materials by the nominees. Eligible artistic genres incl...

Grants of $55,000 to USA and territories Native-led arts organizations, artist collectives, and businesses for general operating support. Funding is intended to support Native arts and cultural organizations to strengthen their missions, foster growth, and increas...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to plan and administer a fellowship for young community leaders in Africa. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the fellowship is to prepa...

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to send professional athletes abroad for an exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote cross-cultural understa...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a flexible sports exchange program that can be activated on short notice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to activate a spec...

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to run a high school-level foreign exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a one-semester exchange of high school ...

Opportunity for USA artists and artist teams to create public works of art for a new university building in Rhode Island. Finalists will receive an honorarium to develop their proposals. The proposed artwork should reflect the purpose of the building in question, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD social sciences and humanities scholars affiliated with universities for research projects related to shrinking and abandoned cities around the world. Eligible expenses include a stipend, child support, travel, equipme...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars to pursue research projects in a wide range of topics related to the field of historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. For scholarship pro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International performing arts professionals for professional development. The program is intended for individuals involved in the management of performing arts professionals, with particular attention paid to applicants from develop...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or academic institution to develop and implement a leadership program for young adults from Asian countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to administer a foreign exchange program focused on music professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a program th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...