The CYSO is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.  Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.  The CYSO is also funded by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, along with numerous other private donations from the community.  See the Support page for more information on donation submissions.