Arts Grants

This program provides financial incentives to film, television, and commercial productions that spend a minimum amount within North Carolina, aiming to boost the state's economy and create jobs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that use creativity to address social and environmental challenges, particularly those benefiting marginalized communities and youth aged 16 to 27.

This program provides funding to designated local arts organizations in North Carolina to expand access to diverse and high-quality arts experiences across all counties in the state.

This grant honors exceptional traditional artists in North Carolina, recognizing their contributions to cultural heritage through various art forms, including music, storytelling, and crafts.

This grant provides funding to community organizations in North Carolina for after-school programs that teach traditional art forms to youth, fostering cultural preservation and appreciation through hands-on instruction from local artists.

This program provides funding to North Carolina state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for the permanent protection of critical natural, cultural, and historic resources through land donations and conservation agreements.

This funding initiative provides financial support to regional arts organizations that help individual artists, both emerging and established, enhance their skills and reach new audiences through competitive subgrants.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in North Carolina to help their administrators develop skills and strategies for creating more accessible arts experiences for individuals with disabilities.

This program provides funding to local government entities and nonprofit organizations in Franklin County to preserve and enhance the county's historical records, artifacts, and cultural narratives.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Mexico to create projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States while addressing community challenges related to democratic values, economic growth, and innovation.

This funding initiative provides financial support to civic leagues, arts groups, nonprofits, and similar organizations in Norfolk to create public events that celebrate multiculturalism, resilience, and shared American heritage in honor of significant historical milestones.

This grant provides financial and professional development support to South Carolina arts organizations to improve accessibility for artists and audiences with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations in Philadelphia to host community-driven events that celebrate the city’s cultural diversity and civic pride in 2026.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and professional development for individual South Carolina artists who have previously received an Emerging Artist grant, helping them advance their creative projects and careers.

This program provides financial support to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and local governments for creating and maintaining public art projects that enhance community spaces and cultural engagement.

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina nonprofit organizations, colleges, and government units in preserving and promoting traditional arts that reflect the state's diverse cultural heritage.

This program provides funding to local governments in designated South Carolina Cultural Districts to support community-driven arts and cultural initiatives that foster public engagement and collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create public engagement activities in Bangladesh that celebrate American values and culture in connection with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to facilitate mentorship and training for international music industry professionals, enhancing their collaboration with American counterparts and promoting cultural exchange.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the Adirondack region for projects that promote environmental health, conservation, and community engagement through gardening and native plant initiatives.