IAM Creativity Grant Program: Literary & Theatre Arts
Online Information Sessions:
Theatre Arts: November 10, 7pm
Literary Arts: November 13, 7pm
Application Deadline: December 17
Launched in 2023, the Individual Artist Merit and Creativity (IAM Creativity) program celebrates and supports local artists across a wide range of disciplines. Open to artists aged 18 and older residing in Howard County, the program offers unrestricted funding to help further their creative endeavors. IAM Creativity awards $5,000 and $1,000 grants in selected disciplines each year. This year, applications for Literary and Theatre Arts are being accepted through December 17, 2025.
In previous years, IAM Creativity grants were awarded in the following disciplines:
- Dance (2024-25)
- Visual Arts (2024-25)
- Film/Video and New Media (2025-26)
- Music & Music Composition (2025-26)
2027-28 will feature support for Folk & Traditional Arts.
Online Information Sessions are available for interested applicants – registration required!
Theatre Arts: November 10, 7pm
Literary Arts: November 13, 7pm
For more information on the IAM Creativity program and to apply, visit hocoarts.org/iam-creativity.