Arts & Culture Grants in Maryland

297 foundations fund arts & culture programs in Maryland. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in Maryland, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Live programs funding arts & culture in Maryland that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

IDEA Grants

From Ausherman Family Trust C/O Marvin E Ausherman Trustee

Youth, Children & FamiliesPublic & Society BenefitHealth & Human Services+1 more

Who can apply: Open to Black-led nonprofits based in Frederick County; must qualify as a 501(c)(3) or be fiscally sponsored by one; not in startup phase (typically operating for less than 2 years); actively providing services during the past year; and have 100% board giving. Moderate to larger organizations should have at least 6 board members; smaller or emergent organizations should have 3-4 board members.

Open nowCloses in 23 days (Sep 4, 2026)Award: Up to $10K

Amazon Eastern Oregon Community Fund

From Changex United States

climate & environmenthealth & wellbeingeducation+3 more

Who can apply: Projects must take place within Umatilla or Morrow County, Oregon. Projects must address at least one stated theme. Individuals, community groups and organizations are eligible once per calendar year. Applicants seeking more than $5,000 must be a registered charity in the United States. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or have guardian permission. Legally registered organizations must be registered in their country of operation.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026

Cultural Enrichment Grants

From Cyrus Eaton Foundation

Arts and cultureArts educationCommunity arts access+2 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations. One application per organization each year. Required Information Sheet (RIS) with specified attachments. Prior-year grantees must file Final Evaluation Form.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026Award: $1K – $5K

Public Project Grants (Grants for Public Projects)

From American-Scandinavian Foundation

cultureartspublic programming+3 more

Who can apply: Awards are given to non-profit organizations only. Proof of nonprofit status (501(c)(3) in the United States or equivalent in Scandinavia) is required. One application per organization per competition cycle; one award per organization per fiscal year in any one grant category. Projects cannot begin before the decision announcement date.

Open nowCloses Sep 18, 2026

Community Arts Development Grants (CAD)

From Frederick Arts Council

arts programmingcommunity artsperforming arts+2 more

Who can apply: Must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization or another nonprofit providing arts programming for the community. Applications are available for arts and non-arts organizations.

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Largest Arts & Culture in Maryland Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$116.5M

Total Assets

$3.4B

Median Grant

$45K

A40-A99Regional
THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$112.5M

Total Assets

$332.7M

Median Grant

$10K

A40National
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC

DETROIT, MI

Annual Giving

$28.7M

Total Assets

$28.9M

Median Grant

$25K

A02National
First Look Institute Inc

Los Gatos, CA

Annual Giving

$26.2M

Total Assets

$1.8M

Median Grant

$5.2M

A33Regional
FRACTURED ATLAS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$17K

A65National
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.2M

Total Assets

$562.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$391.3M

Median Grant

$50K

A40National
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$217M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
SIMPSON PSB FUND

ORINDA, CA

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$128.4M

Median Grant

$15K

A40Local
Glenstone Foundation

Potomac, MD

Annual Giving

$15.3M

Total Assets

$3B

Median Grant

$25K

A40National
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$158.6M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
HELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$14.4M

Total Assets

$173.2M

Median Grant

$41K

A40Regional
HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$14.2M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$500

A40Local
THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INC

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$12.7M

Total Assets

$4.9M

Median Grant

$26K

A90National
Creative Visions Foundation

Malibu, CA

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$7.8M

Median Grant

$39K

A40Regional
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$11M

Total Assets

$383.6M

Median Grant

$35K

A40 - A99National
UTAH FILM CENTER

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Annual Giving

$9.8M

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$71K

A31National
SOUTH ARTS INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$9.3M

Total Assets

$18.3M

Median Grant

$8K

A23Regional
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$9.1M

Total Assets

$20.1M

Median Grant

$94K

A31National
THEATER LEAGUE INC

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$8.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$10K

A650National
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$200K

A33ZNational
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$752.8M

Median Grant

$10K

A320National
THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$7.1M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$750K

A80National

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