Professional Development Opportunity Grant (Maryland) - This grant program aims to promote and facilitate professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations in Maryland. It supports relevant activities that encourage growth, learning, and discovery, ultimately assisting participants in implementing best practices for economic sustainability. Applicants must be an eligible entity or individual who has identified a relevant and meaningful professional development opportunity. See Grant Guidelines for detailed information.

Please note that applications forms in Smart Simple have been updated for FY24. Your application ID # should begin with '2024.' If it does not, you are working off a draft started from a previous year and will not be able to submit it. Please open a new FY24 application under the "Funding Opportunities" menu.