North Carolina Arts Grants
Explore 182 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Jan 8, 2026
Date Added
Apr 30, 2025
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that serve underserved populations, including youth, the elderly, and individuals facing physical or mental challenges.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Dec 10, 2025
Date Added
Oct 5, 2025
This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 14, 2025
Date Added
Sep 20, 2024
The City of Asheville Event Support Grant, administered by ArtsAVL, offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to non-profit organizations for hosting free, public events in Asheville's outdoor spaces that promote cultural heritage, diversity, and the creative arts, with applications due by October 14, 2024.
Application Deadline
Nov 19, 2025
Date Added
Nov 6, 2024
This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.
Application Deadline
Oct 12, 2025
Date Added
Sep 24, 2024
This program provides matching reimbursement funds to small business owners and property owners in Raleigh for improving the exteriors of their commercial buildings, fostering community enhancement and economic growth.
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2025
Date Added
Sep 9, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Outer Banks for innovative projects that address community challenges, including healthcare access, affordable housing, and child care, as well as a wide range of other charitable causes.
Application Deadline
Dec 10, 2025
Date Added
Oct 5, 2025
This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.
Application Deadline
Oct 13, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2026
Date Added
May 5, 2025
This grant provides funding for project-based initiatives that improve community well-being in Western North Carolina, focusing on areas such as arts, conservation, health, education, and youth services.
Application Deadline
Oct 11, 2025
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 9, 2025
Date Added
Sep 16, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Yadkin County, North Carolina, to implement impactful projects that address community needs and strengthen local ties.
Application Deadline
Oct 15, 2025
Date Added
Oct 9, 2024
This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that promote and celebrate African American, Asian American, Latin American, or Native American cultures through various arts programs and services.