Venue Access Grants Nonprofits
Venue Access Grants Nonprofits from the Arts and Science Council funds Mecklenburg County nonprofits to host public arts, science, and history events by supporting venue rental and related costs.
Funder: Arts and Science Council
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (Draft application, 5:00pm) | September 22, 2026 (Full application, noon)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; amount and subsidy level based on applicant's operating budget.
Summary: Supports Mecklenburg County nonprofits in accessing affordable venues for public arts, science, and history programming.
Key Information: One application per cycle; events must take place January 1–December 31, 2027.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Arts and Science Council (ASC), is designed to reduce financial barriers for smaller and mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Mecklenburg County whose primary mission is arts, science, or history. The funding enables eligible nonprofits to rent public or private venues for cultural programming, with the goal of increasing public engagement and access to arts and culture across the county. The grant is intended to foster a vibrant, accessible, and equitable cultural landscape in Mecklenburg County by directly supporting the costs associated with venue access for public-facing events.
