The N.C. Arts Council’s grants are one of the many ways we invest in sustaining and advancing our diverse and widespread network of arts organizations and artists. In fact, 80-percent of our funds flow directly to arts organizations and artists across North Carolina.

Application dates

  • Open: January 5, 2026
  • Due: March 2, 2026
     

New to our grants?

Please review general grant eligibility and guidelines before proceeding. For more information about our grant process, visit the Grants Dashboard.

Grant categories

Grants awarded by the North Carolina Arts Council

Details of our grant support across the state.

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