Programming & Capacity Building Project Grants (PCBPG) are available to arts and/or humanities organizations and groups located in Montgomery County, MD that may or may not be incorporated as non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Grant awards support projects for organizations and groups that work in a wide array of arts and humanities disciplines including performing arts, folk and traditional arts, media arts, visual arts, literary arts, history, and philosophy. Grants for FY22 will be awarded for activities occurring between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Learn More

Award amounts range from at least $1,000 up to $10,000. Requests for over $5,000 require the applicant to submit proof of 501(c)(3) status.

Visit https://www.creativemoco.com/grant/pcbpg/ for Grant Guidelines and additional application process details and materials.

By awarding Programming & Capacity Building Project Grants, the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) seeks to:

• Encourage organizations/groups to maintain an active, two-way, ongoing relationship with the community in the planning, participation, and evaluation of public activity/activities, which include intentional strategies for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA);
• Promote stability and healthy growth for arts and humanities organizations/groups by supporting enhanced capacity needs;
• Help ensure diverse arts and humanities experiences for constituents of Montgomery County, MD;
• Stimulate local support and involvement in the arts and humanities, including volunteer participation, audience development, and financial contributions;
• Strengthen the scholarly and artistic capabilities of arts and humanities organizations/groups; and
  Improve and/or stabilize the management infrastructure and effectiveness of arts and humanities organizations/groups.