The Arts Council of Wilmington is seeking applications for its Grassroots Arts Grant Program.
Donor Name: The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
State: North Carolina
County: New Hanover County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/13/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding Information
Grant awards generally range from $500-$5000.
Grant Period
All projects must take place between July 1, 2025, and June 15, 2026.
Uses of funds
Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization. Typical uses of Grassroots money include:
- Program expenses such as professional artists’ fees and travel, space rental, advertising, marketing and publicity, website and electronic media, scripts, costumes, sets, props, music, and equipment rental.
- Operating expenses for qualified arts organizations not already receiving operating support from the N.C. Arts Council. These can include salaries, telephone, office supplies, printing, postage, rent, utilities, insurance, and equipment rental.
Eligibility Criteria
- All organizations must have been in operation for at least one year. While nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is preferred, organizations that are nonprofit in nature may also apply.
- All organizations must reside and carry out projects within New Hanover County.
- Grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar.
- Individuals are not eligible to apply for Grassroots Arts funds.
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