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OpenDue April 2, 2026

Creative Howard Grant Program FY26

Howard County Arts Council

Who can apply

Grant activities must take place within this grant period; projects are not funded retroactively, please plan ahead. See earliest start date below.. The Arts Council staff is available to assist applicants with any questions about completing this application by emailing [email protected].. · To increase access to the process of requesting grants to arts organizations and support needs in the arts community that may fall outside of the eligibility requirements of HCAC’s Community Arts Development grant program.. Creative Howard supports eligible activities of small arts organizations (both 501c3 nonprofit arts organizations and for- and nonprofit arts businesses) with grants up to $2,500. There is no matching fund requirement for Creative Howard grants. Applicants may receive funding for only one application per fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

About this opportunity

Creative Howard Grant Program Guidelines FY26 Application Calendar Grant period ends June 30 Grant activities must take place within this grant period; projects are not funded retroactively, please plan ahead. See earliest start date below. September 1 Grant applications available online at https://hocoarts.submittable.com/submit Rolling deadline based on funds available; applications due 60 days prior to proposed project start date. November 1 Earliest project start date for projects . Applications submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the first day of the month will be reviewed that month; applications received after that will be reviewed the following month. April 1 Last deadline for FYE June 30. Final Report Due within 15 business days of project completion. Introduction The Howard County Arts ...

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