State grantNorth Carolina

NC Artist Fellowship Program

Offered by North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

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Who can apply
North Carolina artists 18 or older who have lived in the state at least one year.
How much
$10,000Fellowship recipients receive $10,000.
By when
Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.No current application window or deadline is posted on this page; the page is an update on the program. Historically awarded in cycles.
Apply on the agency’s site

Checked Oct 19, 2026

About this grant

The North Carolina Arts Council awards Artist Fellowships of $10,000 to artists across a variety of disciplines, selected through rigorous panel screening. Fellowships support artists' development and the creation of new work, with funds usable for supplies, equipment, or other artistic goals.

Eligibility details

  • Notes: Artists residing in North Carolina for at least one year prior to the deadline and at least 18 years old. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, and must remain an N.C. resident physically present in the state during the grant period. Artists who received the fellowship in the past five years or are enrolled in an academic or degree-granting program at application or during the grant period are not eligible.
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