Arts Opportunity Mini-Grants
These grants are designed to support small cultural programs in the community and to provide financial assistance for Carroll County residents to participate in special arts activities. Awards range from $100 – $1,000 with most being less than $300. Organizations must have annual operating budgets of $10,000 or less and awards cannot exceed 25% of the annual budget.
Applications deadlines are Sept 1, November 1, March 1 and May 1.
Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants
CAD Grants are designed to strengthen established local arts organizations and to enhance cultural opportunities for Carroll County residents.
There are two categories of CAD grants: General Operating Support for Arts Organizations, or CAD Project Support for non-arts organizations with cultural programming.
Application deadline is the last Friday in July.
Important 2023 dates:
May 15, 2023 | FY24 CAD Grant Application Opens
May 28, 2023 | Virtual Workshop: Introduction to SlideRoom (Info coming soon)
July 28, 2023 | FY24 CAD Grant Application DEADLINE
Arts in Education (AiE) Grants
The CCAC provides up to $250 per school for AiE Grants.
The purpose of these grants is to support bringing Maryland artists and performers into the public schools for residencies, workshops, assembly performances, Master Classes, etc. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. There is no deadline. These funds are provided by the Maryland State Arts Council.
Performer/Artist rosters can be found at Maryland State Arts Council, Class Acts Arts or Arts for Learning Maryland.