The Community Arts Development (CAD) program of the Frederick Arts Council is intended to help strengthen local arts organizations and enhance cultural opportunities for Frederick County residents. The Frederick Arts Council (FAC), as a catalyst and advocate for arts opportunities in Frederick County, annually distributes funds in the form of CAD Grants to Frederick County not-for-profit (501 c 3) organizations. Pooled from the Maryland State Arts Council, Frederick County, corporate and private donors, these funds are intended to encourage arts programming that is open to the general public, takes place within Frederick County, and promotes appreciation of, and participation in, the arts by the citizens of Frederick County. Grants are awarded annually. The next application deadline for funding (FY2011) is July 30, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. It is expected that approximately $35,000 will be distributed throughout the community.

PROGRAM GRANTS
Organizations whose primary focus and mission is arts based should apply for a Program Grant, to support its general operations and activity. The Program Grant can be downloaded here.

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PROJECT GRANTS
Non-arts organizations that present arts programming should apply either for a Project Grant. This includes post-secondary academic institutions and governmental bodies.

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