Applications from new organizations will not be accepted for the 2021-22 cycle.
For more information, contact Carly Jones at carly.jones@ncdcr.gov
This category is designed to support mature arts organizations that, over time, have produced consistently strong arts programs and services and demonstrated strong management and financial accountability. State Arts Resources organizations typically excel at providing one or more of the following:
State Arts Resources have at least one full-time paid staff member and have an established operating budget of more than $150,000. Colleges, universities, and local arts councils are not eligible to apply in this category.
Funds are provided to support the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of arts organizations. Fundable expenses may include, but are not limited to, salaries, artists’ fees, production, travel, promotion, postage, telephone, and facility operation. Grant amounts generally range from $15,000 to $85,000, are based on the organization’s application rating, operating budget size, and N.C. Arts Council funding history, and may not exceed 10 percent of the organization’s cash operating expenses, averaged over the past three years. Organizations that have a recurring line item in the legislative budget have restricted access to State Arts Resources grants and should call N.C. Arts Council staff before applying.
Grant funds must be spent between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022.
In response to the pandemic, all SARs will submit a modified update application for FY2021-22 grant funds. The 2021-22 deadline is Monday, May 3, 2021. Applicants will submit the form electronically through the GO Smart portal.
The following information will be requested in the pandemic response update application.
Note: The N.C. Arts Council is surveying our primary arts partners to understand the current state of organizations' efforts related to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. This data will help us shape future programs and services.
Arts in Education organizations, contact:
Vicki Vitiello
Email Vicki
Music, Dance and multi-arts organizations, contact:
Carly Jones
Email Carly
Presenting and theater organizations, contact:
Jeff Aguiar
Email Jeff
Film and visual arts organizations, contact:
Kathleen Collier
Email Kathleen
Traditional arts organizations, contact:
Zoe van Buren
Email Zoe