Opportunity Fund
Deadline 1st of Every Month
This fund is for arts programming and residencies that encourage active community participation. Applicants must be located within Cecil County. One grant per year per organization is our usual policy (special circumstances may warrant a departure from this position).
Arts In Education Grant
Quarterly Deadline for requests of less than $300
Deadline August 29, 2025 (EXTENDED!) for requests $300 and greater
The Arts in Education (AiE) Program is designed to promote, strengthen, and enhance the arts and arts education in Cecil County’s elementary and secondary schools and other community settings.
Community Arts Development Grant
Deadline August 29, 2025 (EXTENDED!)
The Community Arts Development Grant program of the Cecil County Arts Council, Inc. is designed to:
- Foster excellence in the arts in Cecil County
- Provide project support for non‐profit organizations to bring quality arts programs to residents
- Encourage audience awareness of, and participation in, artistic expression in all media.
MSAC Grants
Creativity Grants for Projects
Rolling applications until March 31, 2026
The Creativity Grant for Projects is available to independent artists and arts organizations. There are two options to choose from: the Planning & Development grant is intended to support the early stages of research and development for a proposed project; the Implementation grant is intended to support the execution of a specific arts projects/event/program.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from July 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 with a monthly review process.