Culture Blocks for Non-Profit Organizations
Forecasted
The Culture Blocks for Non-Profit Organizations grant from the Arts and Science Council funds free, community-driven arts, science, and history programs in underserved Charlotte-Mecklenburg neighborhoods.
Funder: Arts and Science Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027: Application opens (projected) | August 2027: Draft application and budget submission deadline for staff review (projected) | August 2027: Full application submission deadline (noon EST) (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per project; partial funding possible; one application per cycle; programming must occur Jan–Dec 2028.
Summary: Supports free, community-driven arts, science, and history programs for underserved neighborhoods in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Key Information: Applicants must use the official budget template; failure to do so disqualifies the application.
Description
This program, administered by the Arts and Science Council and funded by Mecklenburg County, supports non-profit organizations in delivering free arts, science, and history programming within Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s historically underserved neighborhoods. Projects should be shaped by resident feedback and delivered in partnership with local libraries, recreation centers, parks, and other community spaces. The goal is to foster equitable access to cultural experiences, enhance community engagement, and drive cultural enrichment across the region.
Eligible activities include workshops, performances, festivals, and multicultural events accessible to all ages. Programs must demonstrate clear alignment to community needs, as evidenced by local feedback, and must be delivered within the designated Culture Blocks geographic areas.
