I’m interested, but I’m not sure what program I want to plan at my school. Can YA help me?

Yes! Your YA Program Coordinator is available to help guide you through the entire process, from selecting an artist to filling out the online application– and everything in between! The school is ultimately responsible for submitting the grant application to…

Who is this program for?

Young Audiences offers residency programs for all grade levels, from Pre-K through grade 12. A typical artist-in-residence program engages between 3 and 8 classrooms (max 30 students per class) in a series of 3 or more workshops with a teaching…

How much will it cost? How much does the grant cover?

Typically a Young Audiences residency costs between $2,500 and $4,000, depending on the artist you choose and the number of classes participating. An MSAC grant will typically cover about â…“ of this cost. The school will ultimately be responsible for…

I don’t have a lot of time. How long will it take to complete the application?

The entire process, start to finish, will only take a few hours. Your Program Coordinator will coordinate with the artist and write the project budget based on standard YA and MSAC pricing. Your Coordinator may also help you with writing…

I won’t know how much my school will be able to afford until the fall. Should I still apply now?

The grant application is only open once a year, so yes, you should apply now if you’d like to take advantage of the funds. If you’re worried about how much your school will be able to afford, talk to your…

Can I write an MSAC grant without knowing which artist I would like to work with?

No. While you can begin the grant writing process before choosing your artist, you cannot submit your grant application until you have chosen the artist that you’d like to work with. Once the grant is submitted you cannot change your…

Does the school need to write the grant, or can my PTA write the grant for the school?

The PTA may assist in writing the grant application. However, a representative from the school staff (such as a teacher or principal) must be designated as the site coordinator and complete the e-signature on the application. A PTA person cannot…

Do I need approval from my principal to write a grant?

Yes. You will need to provide your principal’s written approval of the project and budget to your Program Coordinator before receiving the confirmation code to submit your application.

Another teacher in my school is applying for an MSAC grant with another artist. Can I still apply for a grant with Young Audiences?

No. MSAC allows just ONE artist-in-residence grant application per school, per year. You can still plan a residency with Young Audiences without the MSAC funding though— Talk to your Program Coordinator about other options.

Who exactly is awarding the grant?

This is a grant that is awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council directly to schools. Young Audiences provides MSAC grant writing assistance to schools applying for this grant.

How likely is it that my school will get the grant? When will I find out if I received the grant?

Historically all eligible schools that have applied for MSAC grants to subsidize Young Audiences programs have been awarded; however we can never guarantee that this will be the case. You will be notified as to whether your school has been…

After the grant is awarded, can I change the grade levels? How about the artist or number of classes?

After the grant is awarded, you can change the grade levels, number of students per class (as long as it’s not more than 30 per class), and number of classes participating. However, you can NOT change the artist or total…