To support arts programs services and activities associated with carrying out the agency's national endowment for the arts-approved strategic plan

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded a $995,800 Project Grant on Jul 1, 2024 to the Maryland Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts under the NEA's Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025). The grant funding supports arts programs, services, and activities that advance the NEA's national strategic plan, with a focus on promoting artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts. The Department of Commerce, as a state government entity, will utilize the grant to develop and implement comprehensive arts initiatives, including programming, exhibitions, performances, educational projects, and community engagement efforts that strengthen Maryland's arts infrastructure. This award is part of the NEA's ongoing commitment to supporting state and regional arts organizations through partnership agreements that enable the advancement of the arts at state and national levels.