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.
Applications for Literary and Theatre Arts open on September 2, 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.
For more information on the IAM Creativity program, visit hocoarts.org/iam-creativity.