Emergency Grants for Independent Artists provide funding to Maryland artists for losses sustained because of programming, operations, and events that have been modified or cancelled due to the COVID-19. Learn more.

The current round, made possible by the Maryland General Assembly's passage of the RELIEF Act of 2021, will distribute $5 million to independent artists, arts organizations, County Arts Agencies, and Arts & Entertainment Districts. Per the legislation, MSAC will prioritize grants to organizations that have not received prior funding from MSAC or do not qualify for funding under other MSAC programs.