North Carolina Heritage Awards honor the state’s most eminent folk artists, recognizing their distinguished standing within North Carolina’s folk arts rather than funding a research study or project.
The Heritage Awards from the Maryland State Arts Council honor exceptional, long-term contributions to preserving and enriching Maryland’s folk and traditional arts.
Grassroots Arts Program Grants support local arts agencies and partner organizations in funding high-quality arts experiences so communities in all 100 North Carolina counties can benefit from the arts.
Artist Support Grants support artists by funding professional development through the North Carolina Arts Council and local arts agencies, with the goal of supporting artists’ development.
Sustaining Support for Arts Organizations supports North Carolina arts organizations’ ongoing programs and services to engage audiences, reflect their communities, and contribute to the creative economy.
Project Support Grants from the North Carolina Arts Council fund innovative arts projects that engage and enrich North Carolina communities across artistic disciplines.