Project Grants Funding Guidelines

Arts and Sciences Project Grants funded by Baltimore County government will help community-based organizations produce and present arts, science, history and humanities programs and activities in the County.

ELIGIBILITY

Community-based, not-for-profit organizations such as arts organizations, museums, drama groups, or music groups in Maryland are eligible to apply for funding for arts activities that serve County residents. Project Grants provide funding support for specific projects, such as performances, exhibits, lectures, classes and workshops. General operating support is not available through Project Grants.

Note: All arts, sciences and humanities activities requesting project grant funding must take place in Baltimore County. If the event is virtual, the organization applying for funding must be located in Baltimore County.

REVIEW CRITERIA

Review of Project Grants is based upon the following criteria:

  • Artistic, historic or scientific merit of the proposed activities
  • Uniqueness and relevance of the project
  • Service to County residents
  • Multicultural engagement and outreach
  • Feasibility of the budget

GRANT AVAILABILITY

The application period for fiscal year 2025 project grants will close on Tuesday, October 1. Email artsgrants@baltimorecountymd.gov to receive the application.

FY25 Project Grant Applications

Grant applications will be due no later than October 1. If you have questions on the application, email artsgrants@baltimorecountymd.gov by September 13. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed for an award.

See the following full list of required documents to submit with the application. All documents must be submitted in a single email.

  • Project grant application signed and dated.

  • Application for financial assistance signed and dated

  • Organization’s most recent financial statements (see application for examples)

  • List of Board members

  • List of all County, state and federal grants and loans in the current fiscal year and previous two fiscal years

New applicants or organizations whose name or address has changed:

  • Submit a Form W‐9 with current address and EIN.

  • Submit letters of support from two or more community leaders/representatives of organizations who are unaffiliated with the organization. Write your organization name on the top of the first page.

Tentative FY25 Project Grant Schedule

  • Submission deadline: October 1, 2024

  • Application period begins: August 1, 2024

  • Grants awarded: January 31, 2025

  • Grants fully funded: April 30, 2025

  • Grant reports due: August 15, 2025

FY24 Project Grant Report

FY24 project grant reports are due September 1. Email reports to artsgrants@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Download the FY24 Project Grant Final Report form.