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Making an Impact in Kent County

Grants

Supporting
the Arts

The Kent Cultural Alliance is dedicated to fostering engagement, education, and connection through the arts in Kent County. 

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The Independent Artists Grant for FY26 is now CLOSED

The Independent Artist Grant Application for 2026 is now closed.  Check back later for information about Artist Grants for 2027. 

If you need any clarification or for more information, please call KCA Deputy Director, Hester Sachse at 410-778-3700 or email at hester@kentculture.org

CLICK HERE FOR INDEPENDENT ARTIST GRANT ONLINE APPLICATION
CLICK HERE FOR PDF APPLICATION
CLICK HERE FOR WORD APPLICATION
Rock Hall Elementary Mural - 2022 KCA Resident Artist Kayti Didriksen with the mural she created with Rock Hall Elementary School students.

The Rolling Project Grant May Cycle Will Open May 1, 2026

PROJECT GRANTS are reviewed in two cycles.

  • The May Cycle: For projects occurring between July 1 and December 31, 2026, applications are accepted from May 1 through May 31, 2026.
  • The November Cycle: For projects occurring between January 1 and June 30, 2027, applications are accepted from November 1 through November 30, 2026.
Click Here For Project Grant Application
Click here for Project Grant Guidelines
The Banjo Man Project - An Arts Education partnership with Sue Matthews, Meredith Davies Hadaway and Karen Frison and named in memory and honor of Tom McHugh. With Fredy Granillo, Bob Ortiz and Jodi Bortz performing at Kent County Public Schools.

The General Operating Grant for FY26 is now CLOSED

Information about FY27 Grants will be available in the Fall of 2026.

If you need any clarification or for more information, please call KCA Director, John Schratwieser at 410-778-3700 or email at john@kentculture.org

Click here to complete the FY26 Operating Grant Application