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Apply to your regional local arts council for a project grant to support artistic and professional development, including creation of new work, equipment, professional development, travel, or promotional materials.
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Get matched →Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the NC Arts Council to provide regional consortia of local arts councils the opportunity to award project grants to professional artists in their regions.
Professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers pursuing projects that further their artistic and professional development.
Grant amounts vary from region to region. Statewide, most grants are between $500 and $2,000. Some regions offer up to $3,000.
Projects must be completed by December 31, 2026. Funded activities must take place between July 1 of the grant year and June 30 of the following calendar year, unless otherwise noted in guidelines.
Contact the designated local arts council supporting your region. Online applications open in early January and must be submitted electronically by early March, unless otherwise noted in the guidelines. Arts Council staff conducts a preliminary review of each proposal; incomplete applications or those not meeting evaluation criteria will not be considered.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.