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Arts & Culture Grant Program is a grant program that funds nonprofit arts and cultural organizations delivering programming that enriches community life and supports access to creative expression. The program supports a broad range of artistic disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, media arts, and cultural heritage preservation.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a primary mission in arts or culture. In 2025, the total grant pool was $197,500; individual award amounts vary based on organizational size and project scope.
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Arts & Culture — Middendorf Foundation The Foundation believes that arts and cultural institutions help define and create vibrant communities and foster sustainable economic development. We view investing in this sector as an integral component of supporting well-rounded, inclusive and dynamic community growth.
2025 Arts & Culture Grant Total: $197,500 2025 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT DISTRIBUTION Bach Concert Series : Continuo Organ for the entire Baltimore Music Community Lithuanian Hall : Lithuanian Hall Fire Alarm System Request Fells Point Creative Alliance Inc. : Maintaining Creative Alliance's Buildings to Better Serve the Community The Compound : The Compound's Facility Improvements 2025-26 Past Arts & Culture Grantees 2024 Arts & Culture Grant Total: $105,000 2023 Arts & Culture Grant Total: $350,000 2022 Arts & Culture Grant Total: $570,664 2021 Arts & Culture Grant Total: $252,500 Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Baltimore Childrens Museum Inc (Port Discovery) Baltimore Concert Opera, Inc. - DBA Opera Baltimore Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Inc. First and Franklin Presbyterian Church Intersection of Change (Newborn Holistic Ministries) Walters Art Museum Foundation Inc. Arts for Learning Maryland Baltimore Museum of Art, Inc. Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance Foundation The Everyman Theatre Inc. The Producers Club of Maryland Inc. American Visionary Art Museum Maryland Institute College of Art Young Audiences of Maryland, Inc
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating 3+ years, located in or primarily serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County, with active Candid profile, under 509(a)(1),(2),(3). Focus on arts and cultural institutions. Will not fund operating costs, salaries, individuals, or political organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (2025 total: $197,500) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Middendorf Foundation Grants is a grant from The Middendorf Foundation that funds one-time capital costs for established nonprofits serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County. The foundation prioritizes organizations operating for more than three years in focus areas including education, social services, arts and culture, historic preservation, healthcare, and environmental conservation. Grants range from $1,000 to $250,000 and must be used within one year of the award. Eligible applicants are verified 501(c)(3) charities with active Candid profiles; operating costs, wages, program sponsorships, and grants to individuals are not funded.
The Middendorf Foundation is a grant from the Middendorf Foundation that funds one-time capital costs for Baltimore-area nonprofits. Established nonprofits that have been operating for more than three years and hold their own 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply. The Foundation prioritizes capital campaigns for building and equipment purchases across areas including education, social services, arts and culture, historic preservation, healthcare, and environmental conservation. Applicants must be located in or primarily serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County and maintain an active Candid profile. The Foundation does not fund operating costs, program expenses, conferences, or sponsorships. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling cycle with board decisions typically issued quarterly.