FY 2026 GRANTS
The Worcester County Arts Council is proud to award $17,150 in the Community Arts Development Grants program to 9 art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit organizations during the granting cycle beginning July 1, 2025. (CLICK HERE to see the list of organizations and their projects)
In the last ten years, the Worcester County Arts Council has awarded close to $500,000.00 through this program to assist local community groups in presenting quality art projects and activities.
Funding supports a wide variety of creative and innovative projects that are of outstanding artistic quality and demonstrate community benefit, enhancing the lives of everyone living and visiting Worcester County. This program is funded and supported by the MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL.
Grant projects are evaluated based on the overall quality of cultural excellence, community outreach, public impact, and financial/administrative merit.
Important Update: The WCAC Grant Guidelines have recently been revised to promote responsible use of public funds and to serve a broad range of the Worcester County community. All applicants are required to review the updated guidelines carefully before applying to ensure compliance.
The next deadline to apply for Community Arts Development Grants is October 15, 2025.
Click the links below for Grants and Mini Grants Guidelines, Applications, and Final Reports
Community Arts Development Grants and Mini Grants Guidelines
Community Arts Development Grants and Mini Grants Application
Final Report (Due within 30 days after the project is held or by June 30th if project is held in June)
MINI GRANT REQUESTS ARE NOT TO EXCEED $500.00.
The MINI-GRANT program is intended for the following purposes: 1. To provide funds to a new organization or project that emerges between grant periods and deserves immediate Arts Council support. 2. To provide funds to an established organization or project facing an emergency need or special opportunity between grant periods and outside the specified grant submission deadlines of April 15th or October 15th.
Guidelines for Murals and Public Art Projects
Murals and Public Art Projects Guidelines
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WORCESTER COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL LOGO please include this in all your publicity.
We were delighted to welcome the following representatives of organizations receiving FY 2025/2026 grants at our Arts Celebration on June 11, 2025
Left to Right) - Front Row: Claudia Nagle-Furnace Town; Amber Hill-Pocomoke Elementary School; Julie Mills-Berlin Intermediate School; Rina Thaler-Art League Of Ocean City - Back Row: Robert Johnson-Pine Tones Chorus; Stacey Phillips; Dr. Mary Anne Cooper-Art League of Ocean City; Heather Nottingham-Berlin Heritage Foundation/Taylor House Museum; Kristie Clattenburg-Ward Foundation; Rebecca Pille-Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra; Ivy Wells-Town of Berlin; and Kelly Buchanan-Worcester County Recreation & Parks.
