Arts Davidson County is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program.
Donor Name: Arts Davidson County
State: North Carolina
County: Davidson County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/30/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Arts Davidson County serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Davidson County.
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 expenses, 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 NC Arts Council. These can include salaries, telephone, office supplies, printing, postage, rent, utilities, insurance and equipment rental.
Priorities
- The first priority of the Grassroots Arts subgrant program is to provide operating or program support to qualified arts organizations not already receiving or eligible to receive support from the N.C. Arts Council. These include theaters, symphonies, galleries, art guilds, choral societies, dance companies, folk arts societies, writers’ groups and arts festivals, among others.
- The second priority of the Grassroots Arts subgrant program is to support arts learning and arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists. These can be artist residencies in schools, after school or summer camps or adult arts learning classes.
- The third priority of Grassroots Arts subgrants is to community, civic and municipal organizations. These programs must be conducted by qualified artists.
Funding Information
- Grant amounts range from $500 and up.
- All projects must take place between July 1, 2024 and June 15, 2025.
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 the county they are applying for funds.
- Individuals are not eligible to apply for Grassroots Arts funds.
- Applications and support materials must be completed and received by the due date.
- All applicants must send a designated representative from their organization to one of the Grassroots Arts Program Subgrant Workshops held by Arts Davidson County.
For more information, visit Arts Davidson County.
