Artist Support Grants
Artist Support Grants support artists by funding professional development through the North Carolina Arts Council and local arts agencies, with the goal of supporting artists’ development.
Funder: North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Due Dates: Consult the administering local arts agency for deadlines
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,000 per award
Summary: Artist Support Grants fund artists’ professional development through the North Carolina Arts Council and local arts agencies.
Key Information: The program is administered locally through arts agencies.
Description
Artist Support Grants provide funding to artists for professional development. Offered by the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources through the North Carolina Arts Council, the program combines state arts council support with administration through local arts agencies. Its focus is on supporting artists’ development.
The local administration is important for prospective applicants: the program page and administering local arts agency are the resources for detailed eligibility requirements and application procedures. Artists considering this opportunity should consult those resources to determine whether their planned professional-development activity fits the program and how to apply.
