Community Connector Grant Creative Individuals
Forecasted
The Community Connector Grant Creative Individuals funds Mecklenburg County creatives to develop inclusive arts, science, or history projects that boost community participation, supported by the Arts and Science Council.
Funder: Arts and Science Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Draft review) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; funding tiers at $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000; typically for projects up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports creative individuals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to launch or expand arts, science, or history programs that increase community participation and remove barriers to access.
Description
This grant empowers individual creatives in Mecklenburg County, NC, to develop new or expand existing arts, science, or history initiatives that broaden access and participation in their communities. The program prioritizes projects that address practical, geographic, and economic barriers to engagement, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainable cultural infrastructure. Projects should align with the City of Charlotte Arts & Culture Plan, particularly advancing historically marginalized groups and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Typical eligible activities include free or low-cost public programming, community-based arts or science events, culturally responsive or accessible experiences, and initiatives that integrate creative practice with community well-being.
