Statewide Service Organizations

Who may Apply

Organizations that provide programs and services to the arts community on a statewide or multi-state regional basis are eligible to apply. Applicants must have had an operating budget of at least $20,000 for the last completed fiscal year. First-time applicants to this category should consult with staff to determine eligibility.

Scope and allowable expenses

Grant funds support administrative and program expenses directly related to the proposed programs and services. Grant amounts generally range from $5,000 to $30,000 and must be matched dollar for dollar by the organization. Grant amounts are based on the organization’s application rating, operating budget size, and N.C. Arts Council funding history.

Application information

Submit your application through the GO Smart grant portal. In response to the pandemic, all Statewide Service Organizations will submit a modified application for FY2022-23 grant funds.

The following questions and documents will be required for the application.

Profile questions
In addition to contact information, you will be asked to submit your organization’s mission statement, an organizational history, and both an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

Application Narrative

1. Provide a brief overview of your organizational plans for FY2022-2023. Include a summary of programming and services to the field that are scheduled to take place. (Upload a schedule of programs for the coming fiscal year.)
2. Describe the overall status of your organization in terms of capacity. What lasting impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on your organization? Provide specific details about current staffing, operations, and budget.
3. What audience/participant behaviors are you currently observing that have shaped your planning for the coming year? Describe any strategies you have developed to engage audiences.
4. Upload an audit for your most recently completed fiscal year (2020–2021). If you do not have a current audit, upload a 990 or financial statement for the period.