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Access for All Grants is sponsored by Arts for Learning Maryland. Helps cover the costs of bringing teaching artists to schools or early childhood centers in every county in Maryland. These grants subsidize up to 80% of the total expenses for residencies, workshops, assemblies, and professional development.
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× Arts Access Grants > Access for All Grants Arts Access Grants > Access for All Grants Arts Access Grants > Access for All Grants Apply for grant funding to support the cost of Arts for Learning programs Now available in every county in Maryland. Access for All grants help cover the costs of bringing teaching artists to your school or early childhood center.
These grants subsidize up to 80% of the total expenses for residencies, workshops, assemblies, and professional development. Schools are responsible for the remaining costs. Additional funding sources ( Arts Every Day , MSAC AiE , local arts council funding, etc.) can be utilized to cover the remaining costs.
All Maryland public schools serving PreK-12 students and early childhood sites, including Judy Centers and licensed childcare centers, are invited to apply. View the Scoring Rubric .
Deadline: August 31, 2026 Notification to Schools: September 30, 2026 Deadline: October 5, 2026 Notification to Schools: October 30, 2026 Deadline: December 1, 2026 Notification to Schools: December 22, 2026 Notification to Schools: March 30, 2027 Which programs are eligible? All assemblies, residencies, workshops, and professional development programs are eligible—including Wolf Trap’s PreK/K STEM & Literacy and Baby Artsplay!
™ residencies. Early Childhood Residencies (Wolf Trap) Access for All was created to lower financial barriers to bringing artists into schools and centers, particularly in communities with concentrations of poverty, limited cultural resources, or in schools and centers that serve many students who are refugees, are English language learners, receive special education services, or face challenges such as homelessness or food insecurity.
#1 Choose a Program + Apply Browse our programs: PreK-12 or Early Childhood . Choose the type of program you’re interested in: • Professional Development When you find a program you like, click REQUEST THIS PROGRAM . • Under Payment/Billing Details , select Other .
Complete all questions and submit! #2 Apply Now, Decide Later Not sure which program you’d like? Apply now to secure funding consideration.
Our team will follow up to help you select the perfect program for your school or center. Prefer to talk through your options? Our Outreach Coordinator is here to help.
Email: outreach@artsforlearningmd. org Meeting: Schedule a 30-minute meeting Access for All grants are made possible in every county thanks to the generosity of The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation . Arts for Learning is grateful for additional support provided by BGE , the Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation , Louis B.
II and Josephine L. Kohn Family Foundation, Inc, the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation , and many generous individual and family donors. Please enter a valid email address.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All Maryland public schools serving PreK-12 students and early childhood sites, including Judy Centers and licensed childcare centers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Access for All Grants is funded by Arts for Learning Maryland. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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