Dear North Carolina Arts Council Grantee:

I’m very pleased to inform you that your organization has been awarded FY2025-26 grant funding from the North Carolina Arts Council.

Our dedicated staff has been remarkably busy. This spring we hosted a total of 10 panel meetings to fully consider each proposal. In total, we are awarding over $11 million.

The N.C. Arts Council remains committed to meeting the evolving needs of North Carolina’s arts sector and its people. Through a recently completed strategic planning process, we gained valuable insight into current challenges and emerging opportunities for growth. This plan charts our course for the next five years and reaffirms our role as a reliable partner in supporting the state’s vibrant arts community.

We are incredibly grateful to Governor Stein 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