Culture Blocks for Non-Profit Organizations
Supports free, community-driven arts, science, and history programs in underserved Mecklenburg County neighborhoods, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
Funder: Arts and Science Council
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (Draft application & budget for staff feedback) | August 17, 2026 (Full application, due by noon EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per award; programming must occur January 1–December 31, 2027; partial funding possible.
Summary: Supports free, community-driven arts, science, and history programs in underserved Mecklenburg County neighborhoods.
Key Information: One application per cycle per organization; draft review is optional but recommended.
Description
This grant supports non-profit organizations in delivering free, community-driven arts, science, and history programming within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The initiative focuses on increasing cultural access in historically underserved neighborhoods by funding workshops, classes, performances, festivals, and multicultural events that foster community engagement and upward mobility. Programming must be accessible, shaped by community input, and occur in neighborhood spaces such as libraries, recreation centers, and parks. The program is administered by the Arts & Science Council in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries and Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation.
