Artist Support Grants
The Artist Support Grants fund North Carolina artists' creative and professional projects, supporting new work, equipment, and development, via the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
Funder: North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | September 4, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | September 25, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | October 3, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $200–$3,000 per award (varies by region; most $500–$2,000); one-year project period
Summary: Supports North Carolina artists’ professional and creative development through project-based grants administered by local arts agencies.
Key Information: Application deadlines and award amounts vary by local arts council consortium.
Description
The Artist Support Grants program, administered by the North Carolina Arts Council (a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources), provides direct funding to individual artists in North Carolina to support professional and creative development. Grants are awarded through a network of regional consortia of local arts councils, each with their own deadlines, contacts, and specific guidelines. The program aims to help artists at pivotal moments in their careers by funding projects such as creation of new work, equipment purchases, professional development, travel for artistic opportunities, and promotional materials.
