Military and Veterans Healing Arts Grants

This funding opportunity supports arts projects that promote healing and self-expression for North Carolina's military service members, veterans, and their families, fostering community connections through various artistic initiatives.

$15,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

Military and Veterans Healing Arts Grants support arts projects serving North Carolina’s military service members, veterans, and their families. The grants fund projects that enhance healing, promote self-expression, and build community connections through the arts. Projects include exhibitions, performances, workshops, residencies, literary publications, and documentary films, with required outreach activities. Applications open on January 5, 2024. A Letter of Intent is due by March 1, 2024, and full applications are due by May 1, 2024. Grants range from $5,000 to $15,000. Priority is given to projects demonstrating strong collaboration with military bases, VA medical centers, or veterans service providers.

Funding Details

Award Range

$5,000 - $15,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Match required

Additional Details

Funds may be used for artist fees, marketing, interpretive materials, contractual fees, and related costs. Up to 50% can be used for administrative overhead, with specific conditions for economically distressed counties.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

County governments

Special district governments

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants must provide artistic programs designed to serve military audiences. Projects with strong collaboration between arts organizations and military bases, VA medical centers, or veterans service providers are prioritized. University-based programs must focus on audiences outside the university community. Applicants from Tier 1 counties can waive the matching requirement.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Erin Rembert

erin.rembert@dncr.nc.gov

Phone

(919) 814-6522

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