HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
AI Summary
The Howard County Arts Council is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the arts through grantmaking, with a total of $602.8K awarded to 37 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SERVE AND ENRICH THE HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING THE ARTS, ARTISTS, AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. THE ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTS LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, FURTHERS THE PUBLIC'S APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS, AND ENSURES THAT THE ARTS ARE ACCESSIBLE-REGARDLESS OF AGE, ABILITY OR ECONOMIC STATUS.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Columbia Center For Theatrical Arts Inc
$824.1K
12%
COLUMBIA FESTIVAL INC
$756.5K
11%
COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA OF HOWARD COUNTY INC
$577.1K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
No. HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL give?
HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $603 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Columbia Center For Theatrical Arts Inc, COLUMBIA FESTIVAL INC, and COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA OF HOWARD COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.