Community Connector Grant Creative Individuals
The Community Connector Grant funds projects that make arts, science, or history more accessible and inclusive in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, focusing on community engagement and breaking down participation barriers.
Funder: Arts and Science Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application opens, draft review, and staff feedback) | April 2027 (full application deadline at noon)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; typical awards at $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000 for up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports creative individuals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to launch or expand community-facing arts, science, or history programs that broaden access and remove barriers to participation.
Key Information: One application per cycle; projects must primarily serve Mecklenburg County.
Description
The Community Connector Grant is designed to help creative individuals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg develop new or expand existing programs that make arts, science, or history more accessible and inclusive. The grant prioritizes projects that eliminate practical, geographic, or economic barriers to participation and foster community engagement, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. Supported by Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, and the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program, this grant aims to ensure that transformative cultural experiences are available to all community members, especially those historically marginalized or underserved.
Projects may include free or low-cost public events, community-based workshops, participatory art, science, or history initiatives, and programs that integrate creative work with broader community well-being efforts (e.g., public health, youth development, civic engagement).
