Dear North Carolina Arts Council Grantee:

I’m very pleased to inform you that your organization has been awarded FY2024-25 grant funding from the North Carolina Arts Council.

Our dedicated staff has been exceptionally busy. This year we made key changes to our grant programs and guidelines, continuing our efforts to broaden availability and to support initiatives that move organizations towards sustainability and stability. We received a record number of grant applications, and this spring we hosted a total of 13 panel meetings to fully consider each proposal. In total, we are awarding nearly $12 million.

The task of ensuring that the N.C. Arts Council meets the changing needs of the arts sector and more broadly the people of our state is ongoing. We are currently in the middle of a strategic planning process to help us set the course for the next five years. This fall, we will host a series of public meetings to share our plan and collect feedback from the field. Stay tuned for the announcement of those meetings.

We are incredibly grateful to Governor Cooper and our General Assembly for their strong support of our agency. Throughout the year, please remember to reach out to your elected officials to keep them informed about the work you do and how it benefits the communities that they serve.

Thank you for helping to make North Carolina a wonderful state to create and enjoy the arts. Congratulations on your grant, and I wish you all the best in the coming year!

Sincerely,

Jeff Bell 
Executive Director 
North Carolina Arts Council