Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits for Public Arts Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Mini Grant

Agency

Foundation

GrantWatch ID#

181064

Funding Source

ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY INC

Geographic Focus

USA: Maryland: Anne Arundel County

Important Dates

Deadline: 05/31/23 Midnight

Grant Description

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations to improve access to the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts programs and activities that will benefit underserved populations or fill a community need. Eligible projects benefit the residents of Anne Arundel County.

The Mini-Grant program is designed to support innovative, well-defined arts-related projects that are directed to a new or broader audience, preferably within underserved communities.

In 2021, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County adopted new goals directed toward increasing the diversity of artists and arts organizations supported by its grant programs. This includes prioritizing funding for artistic activities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, and are accessible to all. Mini-Grant applications for projects that reflect these goals, including partnerships among grantees for these purposes, are definitely encouraged.

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible, all organizations must:
- Produce or present the arts through public programming in Anne Arundel County.
- Be incorporated in Anne Arundel County as a nonprofit or have a significant physical presence in Anne Arundel County.
- Have operated for one full fiscal year at the time of application.
- Establish that the majority of the arts activities it produces and/or presents take place in Anne Arundel County.
- Be governed by a legally-liable board of directors acting under a mission statement and budget specific to the organization.
- Be able to document current Good Standing Status with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of application.

Ineligible

Public, private, and charter K-12 schools and pre-schools are not eligible to apply.

Pre-Application Information

Grant applications will be accepted from May 1 to May 31, 2023, at midnight (Fall Mini-Grant).

Grant award letters will be sent on or before June 20, 2023.

Grants are awarded on a dollar-to-dollar matching basis.

Organizations may not apply for more than one Mini-Grant per fiscal year.

Estimated Size of Grant

Up to $2,500.

Contact Information

Apply online (from May 1): https://artscouncilofannearundelcountynew.submittable.com/submit/57dcebb1-df23-49da-840b-979b59a8fe4f/2023-fall-mini-grant

Direct questions to Susan Baum at susan.baum@acaac.org.

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
2666 Riva Road, Suite 150
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-222-7949

Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits for Public Arts Activities that Benefit Local Residents

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