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Multiple cycles open for 2026–2027: Cycle 1 deadline Aug 31, 2026; Cycle 2 Oct 5, 2026; Cycle 3 Dec 1, 2026; Cycle 4 Mar 1, 2027.
Arts Access Grants (Arts in Education Grants) is sponsored by Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) via Arts for Learning Maryland. These grants support bringing Maryland artists and performers into public schools for residencies, workshops, assembly performances, Master Classes, etc. While not specifically for AI, a dance program incorporating AI for educational purposes could be relevant.
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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 between 50% and 80% of the total expenses for residencies, workshops, assemblies, and professional development for students aged birth to grade 12. 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 .
Cycle 1 Deadline: August 31, 2026 Cycle 1 Notification to Schools: September 30, 2026 Cycle 2 Deadline: October 5, 2026 Cycle 2 Notification to Schools: October 30, 2026 Cycle 3 Deadline: December 1, 2026 Cycle 3 Notification to Schools: December 22, 2026 Cycle 4 Deadline: March 1, 2027 Cycle 4 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 , GEICO , and The Mid-Shore Community Foundation .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maryland public schools (PreK-12), early childhood centers, Judy Centers, and licensed childcare facilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 50%–80% subsidy of program costs. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Arts Access Grants (Arts in Education Grants) are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Arts Access Grants (Arts in Education Grants) is funded by Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) via 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.
NEA Grants for Arts Projects runs its second FY cycle with a July 9 Part 1 (Grants.gov) deadline and a July 21 Part 2 (Applicant Portal) deadline. Awards run $10,000–$100,000 against a mandatory 1:1 match, and only 501(c)(3)s with five years of arts programming qualify. Here's how the two-step submission, the match math, and the five-year rule decide who actually gets funded.
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