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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, 2026

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that improve health, education, and cultural resources, as well as assist those in need within the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley community.

Health
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in the southeastern U.S. for professional development activities that enhance staff skills and organizational effectiveness.

Arts
Nonprofits
Semans Art Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Semans Art Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding supports current students at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in pursuing summer study, research, special projects, and performances that enhance their artistic and educational experiences.

Arts
Individuals
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
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
Sustaining Support for Arts Organizations
$65,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This grant provides operational funding to North Carolina-based nonprofit arts organizations that engage diverse audiences and demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence in disciplines such as literature, visual arts, film, and dance.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Cumberland County to promote diverse arts and cultural programming for the local community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Legacy Event Sponsorship Program
Contact for amount
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to long-standing events in Haywood County that enhance cultural vibrancy and tourism, encouraging innovation and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community-Based Organizations (CBO) Funding Program
$45,000
North Carolina Guilford County Budget and Management Services
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Guilford County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various beneficial services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Watauga County Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Watauga County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and faith-based entities in Watauga County, North Carolina, to support community-focused programs and services that benefit the local population.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Project Support Grants
$15,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based nonprofit organizations for creating and presenting engaging arts programs that foster community involvement and development.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 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
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Statewide Service Organizations
$30,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based organizations that deliver essential services and programs to enhance the arts sector across the state and neighboring regions.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

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
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Cultivating Healthy Environments – Region 4
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-based organizations, local and tribal governments in eight southeastern states to address environmental justice issues and promote healthier environments.

Environment
City or township governments