Grants supporting the Arts in Education are available
through the Community Arts Development program
FY19 Applications are now closed
FY20 Applications available August 2019
This grant program is in place to expand and enhance the arts experience for students and teachers by utilizing the talents and skills of Maryland-based professional teaching artists.
Who may apply?
Schools and other nonprofit community-based settings in Harford County including but not limited to the following:
What is eligible?
High-quality Maryland-based-Artist-led Arts Experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade audiences. These are usually Artists in Residence or Visiting Performances within the school setting.
What is not Eligible?
Arts in Education Grants may NOT be used for the following:
- A signed contract need not be in place before applying. However, it will be required before funds are released.
- Please discuss details with artist or booking agent before completing application.
- Harford County Cultural Arts Board no longer requires schools to complete its own application. PTA and other volunteers may be official grant contact. Principal, or executive director, will be included on all communications.
- Grantee will be asked to provide a final report including statistics and feedback within 60 days of program, or by August 1.
Who may apply?
Schools and other nonprofit community-based settings in Harford County including but not limited to the following:
- Harford County Public Schools
- Preschools
- Montessori schools
- Charter schools
- Private schools
What is eligible?
High-quality Maryland-based-Artist-led Arts Experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade audiences. These are usually Artists in Residence or Visiting Performances within the school setting.
- Artists in Residence: bring a teaching artist on-site to work with students within your setting over an extended time. Browse the MSAC AiR Roster
- Visiting Performers: High quality arts performances or one-time workshops. Browse MSAC Visiting Performer Roster
- Other rosters are available. Contact Jessica Cleaver for help expanding your search.
- Project-specific supplies and production costs are also eligible
- Ticket costs and transportation for visits to Maryland or Washington DC museums
- Ticket costs and transportation for visits to Maryland or Washington DC live arts performances
- Before or after school arts activities provided by high quality arts educators (not school staff)
What is not Eligible?
Arts in Education Grants may NOT be used for the following:
- Artists in residence or visiting performer programs presented by artists who are not based in Maryland
- Ticket costs for institutions or performances outside of Maryland
- General art supplies
- Programs presented by organizations receiving general operating support from Harford County Cultural Arts Board
Arts in Education Grants are also available through Maryland State Arts Council
Looking for funds to support Professional Development? Maryland Centers for Creative Classrooms
Looking for funds to support Professional Development? Maryland Centers for Creative Classrooms
