Basic Operating Grants

The High Point Arts Council (HPAC), founded in 1962, is a nonprofit organization based in High Point, North Carolina, with a mission to promote, nurture, and amplify the arts throughout the region. As a key cultural institution located at the historic Centennial Station in downtown High Point, HPAC functions both as a community anchor and a collaborative arts hub. In addition to its own diverse programming, it supports three affiliate organizations: High Point Ballet, High Point Community Theatre, and High Point Community Concerts. Together, these organizations enhance the region's cultural landscape and quality of life. HPAC’s Basic Operating Grants (BOGs) provide essential financial support to nonprofit arts and design organizations in the greater High Point area. These grants are intended to strengthen both the artistic output and administrative capacity of eligible organizations. Unlike project-based funding, BOGs aim to stabilize ongoing operations, thereby enabling recipients to focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable arts programming. The funding is supplied directly by the High Point Arts Council, making this grant locally administered and community-focused. It reflects HPAC’s commitment to addressing the common challenge nonprofits face in securing unrestricted operational funds. The emphasis is on long-term impact and organizational health rather than one-time events or temporary initiatives. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline. This provides applicants with greater flexibility and access throughout the year. As such, the grant opportunity is not tied to an annual cycle, and applicants can apply whenever they are ready and eligible. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations operating in the arts or design sectors that serve the greater High Point area. The program specifically excludes individual artists or for-profit entities, and applicants must demonstrate nonprofit status and alignment with HPAC’s regional focus. For more information, interested applicants can contact the High Point Arts Council directly at (336) 889-2787. All grant-related communication and follow-up should be directed to this number, as no specific email or staff contact was listed in the source.