2025 ARPA Artist Grant Fund
The City of Baltimore, under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Scott, is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive recovery for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Through Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, the City has established the Artist Grant Award to provide direct financial assistance to local artists affected between March 14, 2020, and June 30, 2021.
This program reflects the City's dedication to equitable grantmaking and adherence to best practices in arts funding. Administered by the Baltimore Civic Fund in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture (MOAC), the Artist Grant Award exemplifies the Scott administration’s commitment to sustaining vibrant artistic expression and fostering creative contributions that enrich Baltimore’s cultural landscape.
TO BE ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST:
Be aged 18 or older.
Be a current Baltimore City resident (residency established prior to 2020).
Have an art practice that was established prior to March 2020 and currently in operation.
Meet the criteria outlined in the grant application to be recognized as practicing artist.
Demonstrate negative impact from COVID-19.
APPLICATION OPENS: Monday, March 3, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM EDT
APPLICANT INFORMATION SESSION: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 9:30 AM | Registration link
GRANT APPLICATION: Apply online
