​Application Deadline
Extended to Thursday, July 31, 2025

Grant Application Update

Thank you for your interest in the Harford County Cultural Arts Board grant opportunities. We are currently in the process of organizing and preparing the grant applications for posting.

We understand that many of you are eager to begin the application process, and we appreciate your patience as we work to ensure everything is in place. Please know that we truly value our partnership with the arts community, and we remain committed to continuing this important funding.

Updates will be posted here as soon as they become available. In the meantime, if you have any immediate questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly [email protected]  

Thank you for all that you do to support and enrich our community through the arts.

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Now accepting applications for 

FY26 Arts in Education Grants!

Eligibility has been expanded to include underserved audiences of any age! Read press release

What can Arts in Education grants funds support?

High-quality arts experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade audiences, or any age underserved population

Eligible activities include the following:
1. On-site arts experience at applicant organization’s school, government facility, or nonprofit community-based setting, usually the following:

• Maryland-based Artist in Residence bring a teaching artist on-site to work with community over a defined period of time, or
• Maryland-based Visiting Performers arts performance, such as theatre, music, storytelling, literary, dance, puppetry, or other.

2. Off-site experiences, often called field trips, specifically - Visits to in-state

• arts performances, or
• arts exhibit at museums

3. Virtual programming produced by teaching artists, performing arts groups, and museums; and presented to audience by applicant organization at their community-based setting.


What are the benefits of Arts in Education Grant-funded activities?

• Start conversations
• Teach problem-solving
• Help us understand each other and the world around us
• Create new brain connections - this is how we learn new things
• Expand on concepts in different ways
• Excite and inspire students, staff, and teachers
• Can be integrated into any subject - any theme - any developmental level!

What is not eligible for Arts in Education Grant support?

Arts in Education Grants may NOT be used for the following:​

• Programs presented by applicant’s staff. However, contractual artists, including recurrently contracted artists providing supplementary programming, are allowable.
• Payment to artists-in-residence or visiting performers who live outside of Maryland
• Tickets to museums or performances located outside of Maryland
• Transportation to museums or performances located outside of Maryland
• General art supplies
• Applications submitted by organizations receiving general operating support from Harford County Cultural Arts Board during current fiscal year.

Who may apply?

Harford County's nonprofit (1.) schools, (2.) government facilities, and (3.) community-based settings serving youth or other targeted traditionally-underserved population. Eligible grantees include, but not limited to, the following:

• Harford County Public Schools
• Other nonprofit schools
  • Preschools
  • Montessori schools
  • Charter schools
  • Private schools
• Government or nonprofit institutional settings, such as
  • Before-school and after-school programs
  • Nursing homes
  • Detention centers
  • Long-term care facilities
• Other nonprofit or government programs serving
  • People with disabilities
  • People with addictions
  • Senior citizens
  • People experiencing homelessness

How to get started

1. Read complete guidelines document
2. Decide which, or what kind of, program you want to bring to your community
3. Contact artist or booking agent to determine costs
4. Go to GrantSpace
5. Create a profile for your school, government facility, or community-based nonprofit setting.
6. Complete and submit application

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Hosting organization must complete application.

School principal or executive director will be included on application and all communications.

If necessary, experts can help brainstorm and identify artists to work with your program

​Please note:

• Applications accepted during month-long cycles - as long as funds remain.
• A signed contract or invoice between applicant (grantee) organization and artist/venue need not be in place before applying. However, it will be required before grant is finalized and grant funds are disbursed
• Grantee organization must provide a final report including statistics and a minimum of three photographs.
• Harford County Public Schools are encouraged to coordinate with Roclande' White, Grants Specialist.
• HCPS grant requests of $2,000 or more are required to be in coordination with Dr. White and the HCPS Office of Strategic Initiatives.

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Want to learn more?

Please contact us to find out more

last update June 2025
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The Arts in Education Grant program was developed to enhance arts experiences for youth and other underserved populations in Harford County by utilizing the talents, skills, and creativity of Maryland-based professional teaching artists and institutions.  
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​Read Arts in Education Grant Program
​FY26 Guidelines

CLICK TO GO TO ARTS IN EDUCATION GRANTS WORKSPACE PORTAL TO APPLY NOW

Get inspired!
Watching this video from Arts for Learning, formerly known as Young Audiences of Maryland
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Arts in Education Grants are also available through Maryland State Arts Council - though they are different -- grants applications are completed by, and awarded to, artists.

Interested in Professional Development for Educators?  Maryland Centers for Creative Classrooms