The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) is seeking applications for Spark the Arts Grants to support arts providers as they reengage with the public through a combination of programming, marketing, rebuilding staff capacity, and facilitating safety protocols.
Donor Name: North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC)
State: North Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,000 to $30,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
This broad project category replaces Program Support for now and includes two application tracks: audience re-engagement and audience inclusion. Projects of the kind previously supported by the Arts Equity Project Grant and the Military and Veterans Healing Arts Grant categories are welcome within this category.
Funding Information
Grant amounts will range from $3,000 to $30,000.
Project Period
The project period for funding is July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Scope and Allowable Expenses
The creation and curation of arts activities are fundamental to all arts programs; however, the Spark the Arts category places a special emphasis on strategies to engage audiences and participants in the work. Grant applications will be considered in two tracks based on the applicant’s audience goals: 1) re-engagement (bringing audiences back/reimagining engagement with audiences), and 2) inclusion (seeking new audiences/investing in new voices).
Examples of reengagement projects may include:
- Artistic programming was selected to encourage audiences to reengage
- The enhanced marketing campaign for the upcoming season
- Enhanced safety protocols and/or staffing related to audience engagement
Examples of inclusion work projects may include:
- Projects designed to reach previously under-engaged communities, such as communities of color, disability communities, rural communities, economically disadvantaged communities, and other underserved communities, include collaborative planning with the community served.
- Artistic programming that uplifts the work of artists from underserved communities described above.
- Programs that focus on creative aging, military and veterans, and arts in healthcare environments.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Spark the Arts funding, applicants:
- Must be a North Carolina-based nonprofit organization
- Must have a track record of producing quality arts programs for at least two years
- Must have prior-year organizational cash operating expenses of at least $20,000
For more information, visit Spark the Arts Grants.
