North Carolina Arts Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina arts organizations that actively engage their communities through consistent artistic programming and services.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and small collectives in North Carolina for projects that enhance their artistic practice, promote their careers, and facilitate professional development.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to North Carolina-based nonprofit organizations for projects that promote dramatic arts, human rights, and literary excellence, reflecting the legacy of playwright Paul Green.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities of Beaufort and Hyde counties in North Carolina, supporting various local initiatives that address community needs.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the community needs of Montgomery County, North Carolina, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in North Carolina to create programs and projects that celebrate the state's historical contributions to the Revolutionary War and promote local heritage.

This grant provides funding for artist-led and community-based projects in Forsyth County that promote art participation and enhance community health through cultural activities.

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and small artist groups in Guilford and Randolph Counties, North Carolina, to help them develop their creative projects and advance their careers.

This program provides matching reimbursement funds to small business owners and property owners in Raleigh for improving the exteriors of their commercial buildings, fostering community enhancement and economic growth.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Haywood, Buncombe, and Madison counties for projects that improve water quality and natural habitats, promote public awareness of water conservation, and enhance access to water resources.

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to county committees in North Carolina for projects that celebrate the state's contributions to the Revolutionary War and promote educational outreach and tourism related to the America 250 themes.

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Pitt County, North Carolina, for projects that empower women and girls through economic, educational, and health initiatives.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and local governments in Halifax County, North Carolina, to support tourism development projects that enhance visitor attractions and stimulate economic growth.

This grant provides unrestricted funding to non-profit arts organizations in Wake County, North Carolina, to support their arts programming and operational expenses.

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in Buncombe County that promote community engagement and collaboration, particularly benefiting low-income neighborhoods and areas recovering from Hurricane Helene.

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.

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

The Artist Support Grant, funded by Dare Arts in North Carolina, offers $500 to $1,000 to individual artists and small artist groups for professional development, completion of new work, career promotion, training, travel, and artist fees, with eligibility limited to residents of selected counties who are not full-time students or recipients of other FY 2024-2025 N.C. Arts Council funding.