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Artists and organizations may apply for grants ranging from $500–$2,000 (individual Artist Support Grants) to larger amounts through various organizational grant categories, with deadlines varying by program and region.

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Deadline
182 days left
Entry fee
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Award
$500
Location
North Carolina

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Overview

The North Carolina Arts Council's Grants Dashboard provides grant information for artists and arts organizations. Eighty percent of funds go directly to arts organizations and artists across the state.

Key dates

  • Applications open: January 5, 2027
  • Submission deadline: March 2, 2027

Eligibility

North Carolina-based artists and organizations; specific eligibility varies by grant category (individuals, organizations, regional consortia, service organizations).

Grant categories for individuals

  • Artist Support Grants: $500–$2,000 project grants administered through local arts councils (deadlines vary by region)
  • Folklife Apprenticeships: 12-month apprenticeships in folk and traditional arts in Appalachian Regional Commission counties
  • North Carolina Heritage Awards: Recognition for eminent traditional artists and practitioners

Grant categories for organizations

  • Artist Support Grants for Lead Partners: Regional consortia of local arts agencies (invitational)
  • Grassroots Arts Program Grants (GAP): Funding distributed per capita to all 100 counties through local arts agencies (invitational)
  • LEAD Scholarship Grants: Professional development for arts administrators new to accessibility and inclusive programming
  • Project Support Grants: Support for specific arts programs engaging audiences and participants in any artistic discipline; projects involving young audiences and military-connected communities eligible
  • Statewide Service Organizations: Support for organizations providing leadership and services to a specific sector of the arts industry
  • Sustaining Support for Arts Organizations: Support for arts organizations demonstrating consistent commitment to producing programs and services
  • Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS): Funding for community organizations offering after-school programs connecting students with local traditional artists

Application process

All applicants must register in the OPAL system before beginning an application. Applications are submitted through the OPAL portal.

Requirements and resources

Visit the grant application assistance page to consult North Carolina Arts Council staff contacts, find FAQs, webinars, and tutorials.

Media accepted
all media
Award
Grants ranging $500–$2,000 for individual artists; larger amounts for organizations
Eligibility
North Carolina-based artists and organizations; specific eligibility varies by grant category (individuals, organizations, regional consortia, service organizations).
Audience
North Carolina-based artists and organizations

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