Culture Blocks for Non-Profit Organizations
Forecasted
Culture Blocks for Non-Profit Organizations supports nonprofits offering free, resident-informed arts, science, and history experiences to expand cultural access in underserved Mecklenburg County neighborhoods.
Funder: Arts and Science Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 requested for programming during January 1–December 31, 2028
Summary: Supports nonprofits delivering free, resident-informed arts, science, and history experiences in underserved Mecklenburg County neighborhoods.
Key Information: Only one application per cycle; using the official nonprofit budget template is mandatory.
Description
Culture Blocks is funded by Mecklenburg County and administered by the Arts and Science Council (ASC), in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries and Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation. It supports free arts, science, and history experiences shaped by residents and delivered close to where they live. The program focuses on historically underserved neighborhoods with limited cultural opportunities, using libraries, recreation centers, parks, and other community spaces to reduce barriers to access.
Supported programming includes visual arts, dance, theater, writing, photography, culinary arts, music classes, film screenings, concerts, festivals, and multicultural events. Programs serve neighborhoods in Charlotte and the towns of Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville. Funding priorities include access across partner facilities, diverse age groups and program types, alignment with neighborhood population size, and opportunities for local creatives and nonprofits to deliver nearby programming.
