IAM Creativity supports artists, 18 years of age and older, living in Howard County. Applications are evaluated by an independent panel of artists and/or arts professionals with expertise and perspectives in each of the disciplines being considered.

IAM Creativity provides unrestricted funds to support the creative work of Howard County artists and recognize excellence in a broad spectrum of artistic practices, backgrounds, and disciplines. The program accepts applications in two disciplines each year and will provide awards in seven different artistic disciplines over the next four years: dance, film, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.