The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s Creative Impact Cohort (CIC) builds capacity for local artists of all disciplines by providing financial support for projects developed and implemented by artists in all phases of their career living in Cumberland County.
Donor Name: Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
State: North Carolina
County: Cumberland County (NC)
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 02/08/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Arts Council has designed this program to address a need for artistic development in Cumberland County. Overall program goals include:
- Foster artistic & professional excellence through structured development leading a network of well rounded artists representing Cumberland County
- Build a collaborative community of artists working together and supporting each others work across various disciplines
- Increase public engagement with local artists and their work
Artists selected for grant funding will be required to participate in monthly meetings with Arts Council grant staff and fellow grantees to support project success and enhance professional growth. Meetings will include topics such as:
- Marketing and self-promotion
- Project management (process monitoring and budget maintenance)
- Business skills for artists
- Documentation and portfolio development
- Connection to artist network.
Funding Information
This cohort-styled program supports individual artists with awards of up to $4,000 for a 6-month project period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Live in Cumberland County, NC
- Work in an artistic discipline including but not limited to Visual Arts, Literature, Music, Theatre/Performance, Dance, Film/Video, and Interdisciplinary
- Commit to participating in all required development activities
- Not be under a current grant contract with the Arts Council
- Be 18 years or older
For more information, visit Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.
