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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

Not specified

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
Culture Blocks for Creative Individuals in North Carolina
$20,000
Arts & Science Council (ASC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for creative individuals to develop and deliver free cultural programming in underserved neighborhoods of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, fostering community engagement and access to the arts.

Arts
Individuals
Wilson County Community Foundation Grant
$3,000
Wilson County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Wilson County, focusing on projects that address local needs and enhance community development.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Festival Grant
$3,000
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Guilford County for community-centered festivals that celebrate arts, culture, and local heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
Basic Operating Grants
Contact for amount
High Point Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and design organizations in the greater High Point area to strengthen their operations and programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lenoir County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Lenoir County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Arts
Individuals
Johnston County Community Foundation Grant Program in North Carolina
$5,000
Johnston County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Johnston County, North Carolina, to address local community needs through various charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Semans Art Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Semans Art Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Town of Cary Art Daze Grant
$5,000
Cary Art Daze Work Group and Town of Cary
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Cary-based nonprofit organizations for arts-focused projects that enhance the local community and promote cultural engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation Grants
$10,000
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation (Affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, focusing on projects in education, hospice care, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Grant
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Greensboro and Guilford County to support projects that promote cultural vibrancy, economic mobility, and health and wellness for local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant
$20,000
ArtsAVL
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Western North Carolina that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and sustain their operations and programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
NCCF Morrisville Community Fund
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Morrisville to enhance community wellbeing and promote development through various initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Camber Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Camber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Eastern North Carolina focused on improving health, education, and economic development, with a special emphasis on programs benefiting youth.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Asheville Event Support Grant Program
$10,000
City of Asheville (ArtsAVL)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Forsyth County Community Grants
$363,000
Forsyth County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Forsyth County, North Carolina, focusing on initiatives in safety, health, education, cultural enrichment, and economic opportunity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grassroots Grant Program
$56,466
North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alamance County for developing and delivering diverse arts programming that enhances community access and representation in the arts.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This program 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