Creative Baltimore Fund FY26 Grant Program

Administered by Create Baltimore (formerly BOPA) 

This grant provides general operating support to Baltimore-based arts and cultural organizations with operating budgets under $300,000. General operating funding helps strengthen daily operations, sustain creative programming, and increase community access to the arts. Organizations selected for funding will receive one general operating grant of either $5,000 or $10,000. The award amount is determined by the adjudicators.

Grants will be awarded in two funding cycles: 

• Cycle 1: $10,000 grants distributed by March 6, 2026
• Cycle 2: $5,000 grants distributed by June 5, 2026 

Organizations that have not received Creative Baltimore Fund general operating support in the past three fiscal years receive priority consideration. All applicants must demonstrate strong alignment with the program’s goals to be selected for funding. 

Estimated time to complete: 60-90 minutes 
Tip: Have your budget, key staff information, and any recent photos or videos ready before you begin. 

Administered by Create Baltimore (formerly BOPA) 

This grant provides project support to Baltimore-based artists.  Funding is intended to support artists' individual practices or programs that promote public access and encourage the breadth of arts and/or cultural programming in our community.

Estimated time to complete: 30-60 minutes 
Tip: Have your budget, key staff information, and any recent photos or videos ready before you begin.