Local Arts Council Resources
The N.C. Arts Council’s Arts in Communities team works with arts councils and community arts partners in all 100 counties to create and sustain innovative arts programs. In addition to individual consultations with arts councils by N.C. Arts Council staff, a variety of resources for local arts councils are available.
| Title | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local Arts Council Directory | Local Arts Council Directory [HTML] | An online directory of contact information for arts councils across North Carolina. |
| Grassroots Arts Program Guidebook | Grassroots Arts Program Guidebook [PDF] | Overview of Grassroots Arts Program policies and requirements, subgranting step by step and grant cycle information. |
| Grassroots Arts Program County Partner Orientation | Grassroots Arts Program County Partner Orientation [PDF] | Grassroots Arts Program orientation for new partners. |
Tab/Accordion Items
| Title | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Schedule | 2026-2028 GAP Application Schedule [PDF] | Designated County Partners (DCPs) are required to submit a full application every three years. The schedule lists the required application for arts councils in alpha order by county. |
| Base County Allotment Table | 2025-2026 GAP Base County Allotment [PDF] | Figures in this table include Grassroots allocations for all counties. |
| DCP Full Application Webinar | 2025-2026 DCP Full Webinar [PDF] | Watch the 2025-2026 DCP full application webinar recording on Youtube. |
| Title | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GAP Subgrant Application Form | GAP Subgrant Application Form [DOCX] | The GAP Subgrant Application Form is also available as a fillable PDF. |
| GAP Subgranting Guidelines | GAP Subgranting Guidelines [PDF] | This document outlines Grassroots subgrantee eligibility and guidelines. This PDF can be shared on your website directly. |
| GAP Subgranting Training Presentation | GAP Subgranting Training Presentation [PPT] | Provides training to potential applicants for Grassroots subgrants. The PowerPoint can be customized by local arts councils and utilized in grant workshops. |
| Customizable GAP Subgrant Award Packet with Contract | GAP Subgrant Award Packet [DOCX] | Packet contains sample award letter/grant notice, contract, and No Overdue Tax Debts form. |
| GAP Recommended Timeline for Subgrant Process | GAP Recommended Timeline for Subgrant Process [PDF] | Recommended timeline for entire subgrant process |
| GAP Subgranting Sample Press Release | GAP Subgranting Sample Press Release [DOCX] | Editable template for use by Grassroots partners to notify constituents of subgranting opportunities. |
| Sample GAP Subgrant Rejection Letter | Sample GAP Subgrant Rejection Letter [DOCX] | Editable template for use by Grassroots partners. |
| GAP Subgrant Panel Meeting Materials | GAP Subgrant Panel Meeting Materials [DOCX] | Subgrant review process, panel conflict of interest policy, and subgrant panel rating sheet. |
| Sample Legislative Letters | Sample Legislative Letters [DOCX] | |
| GAP Subgrant Final Report Form | GAP Subgrant Final Report Form [DOCX] | The GAP Subgrant Final Report Form is also available as a fillable PDF. |
| Title | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024-25 GAP Base County Allotment | 2024-2025 GAP Base County Allotment [PDF] | Previous fiscal year base allotment chart for use in final reports. |
| FY2023-24 GAP Final Report Webinar | 2023-24 GAP Final Report Webinar [PDF] | Watch the 2023-2024 GAP Final Report webinar recording on Youtube. |
| GAP Subgrant Final Report Form | GAP Subgrant Final Report Form [DOCX] | The GAP Subgrant Final Report Form is also available as a fillable PDF. |
| Title | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demystifying Accessibility Planning Webinar | Demystifying Accessibility Planning [PDF] | Watch the Demystifying Accessibility Planning webinar recording on Youtube. |
| Arts Accessibility Resources | Arts Accessibility Resources [HTML] | Online listing of arts accessibility resources. According to ADA Guidelines, Local Arts Councils must ensure their facilities and programs are accessible to all individuals. For additional assistance, please contact Jamie Katz Court, Music and Dance Director, Accessibility Coordinator at (919) 814-6502, or jamie.katzcourt@dncr.nc.gov. |
| Local Government Investment Comparison | Comparison table of local government investment in the arts organized by county. |
Staff contact
Janelle Wienke
Arts in Communities Western Regional Director
(919) 814-6506
janelle.wienke@dncr.nc.gov
Sam Gerweck
Arts in Communities Eastern Regional Director
(919) 814-6523
sam.gerweck@dncr.nc.gov
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