GRANTMAKING IN THE ARTS
The Garrett County Arts Council, Inc. (GCAC) has been supporting the arts (visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literary arts and culinary arts) in Garrett County since 1976.
The Garrett County Arts Council (GCAC) serves as a major funder of community arts development for arts organizations, arts programming and events, and independent artists in Garrett County.
In FY26, the GCAC Board of Directors allocated $50,000+ in Community Arts Development funding to support Community Arts Development Projects in Garrett County by other 501c3 organizations, Garrett County Public Schools, and our residential independent artists.
GCAC is committed to advancing and modeling equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of our programs and events, embracing equity and non-discrimination regardless of race, religious creed, color, age, gender expression, sexual orientation, class, language, and/or ability.
Garrett County Arts Council Community Arts Development Funding for Project Grant Awards is supported in part by Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org), Board of Garrett County Commissioners, and private gifts.
Purpose
The purpose of GCAC’s Community Arts Development Project Grant is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of Garrett County’s arts and cultural heritage by providing project-based support to arts organizations, independent artists and Garrett County Public Schools.
Project Grants also provide opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within the county.
Community Arts Development Project Grant Program FY2026 Guidelines
Failure to submit the final report by the specified deadline may jeopardize current and/or future GCAC grants received by the organizations and may also result in requiring repayment of awarded grant funds.
FY26 Final Reports are due 30 days after project (or event) completion, with the latest final report submission due August 15, 2026.
Please download the Report Template & Budget Report Template. Submit Final Reports to info@garrettarts.org with “CAD Grant Final Report” in the subject line.
