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North Carolina Arts Grants

Explore 201 grant opportunities

Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley area to support innovative projects in health, education, culture, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in the southeastern U.S. for professional development activities that enhance staff skills and organizational effectiveness.

Arts
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Cannon Foundation, Inc. Grants
Contact for amount
Cannon Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for capital projects in healthcare, higher education, and human services in North Carolina, including funding for critical service delivery vehicles.

Health
Nonprofits
Creative Space Access Grant Program
Contact for amount
High Point Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides no-cost or low-cost access to performance and exhibition spaces for artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, to promote community engagement and artistic innovation.

Arts
Individuals
Film and Entertainment Grant Program
$15,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to film, television, and commercial productions that spend a minimum amount within North Carolina, aiming to boost the state's economy and create jobs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant
Contact for amount
Heritage Home Group Charitable TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific North Carolina counties to address various community needs, including arts, education, health, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grants
$3,000
North Carolina Arts Council (NC Arts Council)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to professional artists in North Carolina for projects that enhance their artistic skills and visibility, fostering growth at all career stages.

Arts
Individuals
Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for project-based initiatives that improve community well-being in Western North Carolina, focusing on areas such as arts, conservation, health, education, and youth services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grant Program
$3,000
Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and small groups in North Carolina for projects that enhance their artistic skills, promote their work, or create new art.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Human Services & Arts Grants
Contact for amount
John William Pope Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide human services and arts programs benefiting residents of Wake and Vance Counties in North Carolina.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Fund
$5,000
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina, focusing on projects that enhance education, health, and human services for local residents in need.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation New York
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Orange County Business Investment Grant Program in North Carolina
$10,000
Orange County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

The Orange County Business Investment Grant Program in North Carolina is seeking applications to provide financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to stimulate non-farm business development and expansion within the county, with eligibility criteria including the business's physical location, operational duration, tax status, and connection with business counseling services.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Orange County Business Investment Grant
$10,000
Orange County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to non-farm businesses in Orange County, particularly those owned by women and BIPOC, to help them grow, hire staff, and make a positive economic impact.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Melvin R. Lane Fund Grant
$180,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that serve underserved populations, including youth, the elderly, and individuals facing physical or mental challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits