The Maryland State Arts Council is seeking applications for its Touring Grant to provide funds to eligible Maryland-based non-profit organizations to support the presentation of artists listed on the Maryland Touring Roster.
Donor Name: Maryland State Arts Council
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $500 – $5,000
Details:
The Maryland Presenting & Touring Program, consisting of the Maryland Touring Grant and the Maryland Touring Roster, is designed to spark and promote the artistic collaboration between Maryland touring artists and Maryland presenters with the goal to increase opportunities for professional performing artists to obtain successful touring engagements.
Funding Information
The minimum grant request per application is $500 and the maximum grant request per application is $5,000, with no more than one application funded per fiscal year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for funding through the Maryland Touring Grant::
- The organization fits one of the following criteria:
- Has a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and is incorporated in Maryland
- Has a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and has a significant physical presence in Maryland
- Is a unit of Maryland local government
- Is an arts program residing at Maryland colleges or universities.
- Organizations with fiscal sponsorships can be funded if:
- The Fiscal Agency and the Organization operate within a Model A sponsorship. (The Fiscal Agency has direct and active involvement in the oversight and accountability of the organization’s finances and programming.)
- Organizations with fiscal sponsorships cannot be funded if: The Fiscal Agency and the Organization operate within a Model C sponsorship. (The Fiscal Agency has minimal or no oversight and/or accountability regarding the organization’s finances and programming.), and operate outside of Maryland.
Evaluation Criteria
The review of Maryland Touring Grant applications is based upon the following Evaluation Criteria:
- Clear, specific, and thorough explanation of the collaboration between the presenter and artist, with detailed examples of all aspects of planning.
- Clear, specific, and realistic demonstration of ways in which proposed programming may inform and inspire constituents in the Geographic Area of Service.
- The programming process directly considers the intended sensory and emotional impact.
- The programming process indicates regular consideration of non-dominant norms, values, narratives, standards, and aesthetics
- Programming activities include regular work in the Geographic Area of Service to engage constituents who are not currently involved in programming.
- Detailed proposed arts activity-specific financial information indicates realistic expenses for the successful implementation of the art activity
For more information, visit Maryland Touring Grant.