Grants for Artists

FY 2025 GFA recipient, Barbara Perez Marquez, with her graphic novel at a local bookstore (Baltimore City). Grants for Artists The purpose of the Grants for Artists (GFA) program is to contribute to the sustainability of artists’ livelihoods by providing funds that support working or living expenses. The GFA program aims to provide artists with holistic support rather than support that focuses solely on a particular product or project-based needs. A primary goal of the program is to strengthen the creative workforce, which is a vital part of Maryland’s economy and culture. Opportunities Grants for Artists The Grants for Artists program aims to provide artists with holistic support rather than support that focuses solely on a particular product or project-based needs.  A primary goal of the program is to strengthen the creative workforce, which is a vital part of Maryland’s economy and culture. Read more.