ARPA-Funded “Diversity in the Arts” Grant Awards

Tuesday Apr 16th, 2024

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, partners from the United Way of Central Maryland, and city leaders announced the recipients of $3.6 million in ARPA-funded “Diversity in the Arts” grant awards. The grant, which was previously announced in fall 2023, is aimed at supporting diverse and marginalized arts and cultural institutions across the city. A number of the recipients were present to help celebrate the announcement and receive their grant certificates. 

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