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Arts and Entertainment District Tax Incentives

Administered by Maryland State Arts Council · Maryland

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Located in designated Arts and Entertainment District
  • 2Artists or arts-related businesses
  • 329 designated districts in 20 jurisdictions statewide
  • 4Local government application required for district designation

Eligible Project Types

ArtsCommercialSmall Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Arts and Entertainment District Tax Incentives is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Arts and Entertainment District Tax Incentives compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Maryland State Arts Council official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23