[Triangle Community Foundation](https://trianglecf.org)

July 2026 (Application deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 per year (maximum $40,000 over two years); ~10 awards per cycle.

Supports Triangle region cultural arts nonprofits to increase diverse, representative arts programming and expand arts in public/community spaces.

Multi-year general operating support; eligibility extends to organizations with fiscal sponsors.

--- ## Description This grant program from Triangle Community Foundation is designed to support nonprofit cultural arts organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina (Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties). The program aims to increase culturally representative arts programming and expand the presence of arts in public and community spaces, with an emphasis on supporting organizations led by and serving communities of color and other underrepresented groups. Funding is provided as general operating support, and the program seeks to foster a thriving, inclusive arts ecosystem that reflects the region’s diversity. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline (anticipated/projected): July 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $20,000 per year, for a maximum of $40,000 over two consecutive years (multi-year grant). - Approximately 10 awards are anticipated per cycle. - Funding is for general operating support. --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations serving one or more Triangle counties (Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham) are eligible. - Organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor may apply. - Eligible organizations must: - Have a history of promoting arts programming created by and/or centering communities of color or other underrepresented groups in the Triangle, and/or - Have a history of creating public arts projects, especially in neighborhoods or rural areas with limited arts access. - Must comply with the Foundation’s non-discrimination policy. - Only one application per organization per cycle. - Previous grantees (who met reporting requirements) may reapply. - Organizations may apply for other Triangle Community Foundation grants concurrently, if eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Triangle Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf). - Required materials and steps are detailed in the program’s [FAQ document](https://trianglecf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FAQ-for-Cultural-Arts-Webpage.pdf). - Evaluation is based on: - Alignment with program goals (culturally representative arts programming; arts in public/community spaces) - Track record of relevant programming - Commitment to equity and community engagement - Organizational financial health - A volunteer advisory committee reviews proposals and makes funding recommendations. --- ## Additional Information - Grants provide general operating support; no need to reapply for the second year of funding. - Reporting requirements include annual interim and final reports, and informal (likely quarterly) group check-ins. - The Foundation seeks a diverse cohort representing all four counties and a variety of artistic mediums. - Collaborative applications are permitted, but organizations may only participate in one proposal per cycle. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application details](https://trianglecf.org/award/cultural-arts-grant-programs) - [FAQ for applicants (PDF)](https://trianglecf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FAQ-for-Cultural-Arts-Webpage.pdf) - [Triangle Community Foundation homepage](https://trianglecf.org) - [Grant application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Program Staff | zach@trianglecf.org | (919) 474-8370 | [Contact page](https://trianglecf.org/contact/) | For program-specific questions, contact Zach Ward at the email above.

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