State grantNorth Carolina
Project Support Grants
Offered by North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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- Who can apply
- North Carolina-based nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations with two years of programming and $20,000 in operating expenses.
- How much
- $5,000 – $15,000Organizations with prior-year expenses between $20,000 and $50,000 are eligible to apply for $5,000, the minimum grant award.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed March 2, 2026. Applications open January 5, 2026 and are due March 2, 2026.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
Project Support grants from the North Carolina Arts Council fund organizations that produce or present specific arts programs with a strong emphasis on engaging audiences and participants of all ages. Grants range from $5,000 to $15,000 and support programs across any artistic discipline, including exhibitions, performances, festivals, residencies, and summer youth arts programs.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Must be a North Carolina-based nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with a track record of producing high-quality programs for at least two years and prior-year organizational cash operating expenses of at least $20,000. Applicants not meeting these criteria may apply with a fiscal agent that does. Ineligible: organizations receiving Sustaining Support for Arts Organizations or Statewide Service Organizations grants, Grassroots Arts Partners receiving county Grassroots allocations, and public, private, and charter schools.
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