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North Carolina Arts Grants

Explore 201 grant opportunities

Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Cumberland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, that focus on improving quality of life, particularly for children and women, through innovative community initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NC IDEA MICRO Grants
$10,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina that are validating their business models and developing innovative products, along with mentorship and resources to support their growth.

Arts
Small businesses
Impact Alamance Progress and Enhancement Fund
$50,000
Impact Alamance
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Alamance County to improve healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for residents, with a focus on purchasing essential equipment.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Beautification Grant
$8,000
Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $8,000 for community projects in Charlotte that focus on litter prevention, waste reduction, beautification, and enhancing green spaces.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
2026 Cary Cultural Arts Grant Program
$191,000
Town of Cary
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cary that enhance the community's cultural arts through performances, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mission Based Grant
$250,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, that focus on arts, culture, or history, helping them deliver high-quality programming that enriches the community and promotes tourism.

Arts
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grants for Lead Partners
$50,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This program provides financial support to regional arts consortia in North Carolina, enabling them to distribute subgrants to individual artists for projects that enhance their creative work and professional development.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community enrichment programs at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville, North Carolina, focusing on cultural, artistic, and educational activities for local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grassroots Arts Program Grants
$4,000
Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge (PCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Pitt County, North Carolina, to support local arts projects that enhance community engagement and cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grassroots Arts Grants 2026
$5,000
Chatham Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Chatham County to enhance arts programming and operational capacity, particularly for initiatives that prioritize equitable artist compensation and serve diverse, underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
NCCF Unifour Foundation Endowment Fund
$10,000
The Unifour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Unifour region of North Carolina that address community needs such as education, health, and basic services, with a focus on early childhood education and mental health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ASC Culture Blocks for Organizations in North Carolina
$40,000
Arts & Science Council (ASC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mecklenburg County to deliver free, community-driven cultural programs in underserved areas, enhancing access to the arts and fostering local engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Housing Affordability Grant
$25,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that are working to improve housing affordability and access for residents facing economic challenges.

Housing
Nonprofits
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Clemmons Arts Program Grant
$5,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-oriented arts programs that engage residents in Clemmons through various artistic experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Iredell Grassroots Arts Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Iredell County to support diverse cultural arts programming and community engagement through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grassroots Arts Grant Program
$5,000
The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to enhance community access to high-quality arts experiences through various projects and operational needs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Environmental Resilience Program
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that are working to address climate change and promote environmental conservation, particularly in low-income communities.

Environment
Nonprofits