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North Carolina Arts Grants

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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
Rural Arts Initiative
$12,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in rural communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer, helping them to create and sustain exceptional artistic programs that engage and benefit local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
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
Artist Creative Practice Grant
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in the southeastern U.S. for professional development opportunities that can significantly advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
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
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
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
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Martin County Community Foundation Grant
$1,500
Martin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to qualified charitable organizations serving the Martin County community in North Carolina to address local needs and enhance essential services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation Grant
$1,500
Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community needs of Mount Airy and Surry County, supporting local initiatives that enhance community well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits