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North Carolina Arts Grants

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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
TangerKids Grant Program
Contact for amount
Tanger
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This program provides funding to teachers and educational leaders in community schools to enhance resources, support extracurricular activities, and improve classroom environments for students.

Education
Individuals
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental arts organizations in the Southern U.S. to enhance their capacity and sustainability through professional development activities for staff and board members.

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
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Grant
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and eligible educational institutions that address community needs in Greensboro and Guilford County, focusing on cultural vibrancy, economic mobility, and health and wellness initiatives.

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
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit literary arts organizations and small presses in the American South to create and engage the public with high-quality contemporary literary projects, including publishing and community events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Impact Grants
Contact for amount
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Outer Banks for innovative projects that address community challenges, including healthcare access, affordable housing, and child care, as well as a wide range of other charitable causes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emerging Traditional Artists Program
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial and professional development support to emerging traditional artists in the southeastern U.S. to help them enhance their craft and cultural impact within their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Filmed in NC Fund
$3,000
Cucalorus Film Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to independent filmmakers in North Carolina for narrative, documentary, or experimental projects, prioritizing diverse voices and community-driven storytelling.

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
Artist Support Grant
$2,000
Watauga Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

This program provides financial support to individual artists in North Carolina to help them advance their careers through new projects, professional development, and necessary equipment purchases.

Arts
Individuals
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
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grant
$15,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific eastern U.S. states for projects that focus on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Grassroots Grant
$3,000
Watauga Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Watauga County to create high-quality arts programs that enhance community engagement and promote cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Lewisville Community Center Program Grant
$5,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for affordable and enriching programs that promote learning, creativity, and community well-being at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville.

Arts
Nonprofits