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

July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 per year (multi-year grants; up to $40,000 total over two years)

Supports Triangle region arts nonprofits to increase culturally representative programming and expand arts in public and community spaces.

Forecasted grant cycle; dates and details subject to change—check program page for updates.

--- ## Description This program provides general operating support to nonprofit arts organizations in North Carolina’s Triangle region (Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties), with a focus on groups led by and serving communities of color or other underrepresented groups. The grant aims to strengthen the regional arts sector by funding organizations that create culturally representative programming and increase the presence of the arts in public and community spaces. Multi-year funding is designed to help organizations build resilience, recover from challenges such as COVID-19, and promote equity and access to the arts for all residents as the region diversifies. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *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 total of up to $40,000 over two years (multi-year grants). - Approximately 10 awards are anticipated per cycle. - Funding is for general operating support. --- ## Eligibility - Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, including religious and educational organizations. - Nonprofits incorporated in North Carolina may apply with a fiscal agent. - Must serve one or more Triangle counties: Wake, Durham, Orange, or Chatham. - Eligible organizations: - Have a history of promoting arts programming created by and/or centering communities of color or other underrepresented groups. - Have a history of creating public arts projects, especially in areas with limited arts access. - Only one application per organization is allowed (including collaborative applications). - Must meet the Foundation’s non-discrimination policy. - Previous grantees may reapply if programming remains aligned with program goals and all reporting requirements were met. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Triangle Community Foundation Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf). - Only one proposal per organization is permitted per cycle. - Collaborative applications are allowed, but organizations participating in a collaborative proposal cannot submit a separate individual proposal. - Reporting requirements include annual interim and final reports, as well as informal group check-ins (often quarterly). - Applicants are encouraged to review the [FAQ document](https://trianglecf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FAQ-for-Cultural-Arts-Webpage.pdf) for additional details. --- ## Additional Information - Funding is focused on general operating support, not restricted project support. - The Foundation seeks a diverse cohort of grantees across artistic mediums and counties. - Evaluation criteria include alignment with program goals, track record, commitment to equity and community engagement, and financial health. - The program emphasizes accessibility and equity in the arts sector. --- ## External Links - [Program page: Cultural Arts Grant Programs](https://trianglecf.org/award/cultural-arts-grant-programs) - [Triangle Community Foundation main site](https://trianglecf.org) - [Grant Portal (application submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf) - [Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://trianglecf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FAQ-for-Cultural-Arts-Webpage.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Contact Form | |-------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Program Staff | zach@trianglecf.org | (919) 474-8370 | [Contact Page](https://trianglecf.org/contact/) | ---

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