A crowd watching a performance of two musicians sitting.
A celebration of Montgomery County-based Folklife Apprenticeship recipients hosted by the Sandy Spring Museum, a regional folklife center. (Montgomery County)

Opportunities For Regional Folklife Centers

Explore our programs and grant opportunities available to Regional Folklife Centers.

See grant and program guidelines for details about eligibility, application submission, and requirements.

The Arts Capital grant provides eligible nonprofit organizations with state capital funding for projects that improve or produce a complete, usable, and accessible arts facility.

Folklife Network grants fund organizations serving as regional folklife centers in Maryland.

Heritage Awards recognize long-term achievement in the traditional arts. Awards are given through Maryland Traditions and annually recognize six recipients in one of three categories: Person/People, Place, and Tradition.

The Public Art Across Maryland Conservation Grants support the conservation and preservation of existing public artworks in Maryland.

The Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant offers funding to support the planning, creation, and installation of new local public art projects.

The Professional Development Opportunity grant program encourages and supports relevant professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout Maryland.