432 North Carolina Grants for Arts and Culture

432 Arts and Culture Grants for North Carolina

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, and dance. Additional funding covers visual arts, graphic arts, theatre, written works, and film. Grants are also available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

Arts funding looks different depending on who's applying, from individual artist fellowships to museum capital campaigns. The recipient, location, and funding source filters above help match your project to the right list. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for creative projects, from artist fellowships to museum campaigns.

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Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community and educational programs and for organizations provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186251
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools to Serve...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and schools to serve residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities in the focus areas of education, arts, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 186252
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools to Respond to...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186257
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Libraries to Support Arts Programs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, libraries, and schools in eligible regions for arts programming and operating expenses. Funding priorities include supporting local arts organizations, arts education programs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147849
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Grants to USA and Japan Nonprofits for Projects that Address Shared Challenges

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on problems faced by each of the two countries,...

GrantWatch ID#: 150594
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the areas of animal welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 161983
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Grants to USA, Canada, and Int'l Black Women Photographers for Career Advancement

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206748

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Research

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for research on Latin music and culture. Funding is intended for historical research, anthropology, documentation of music traditions, and stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 153344

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Preservation and Archives

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for preserving and archiving Latin music heritage. Funding is intended to preserve original media and source materials, support historically, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231814

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health, workforce development, education (i...

GrantWatch ID#: 146371

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351

Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572

Prize to a USA Individual Artist or Team of Artists for the Creation of Outdoor Artwork

Deadline: 08/28/26

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222297

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Black Artists to Develop New Creative Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support to USA and territories Black artists, journalists, and scholars to develop new projects. In addition to funding, awardees will receive mentorship and support from organization staff and advisors. Funding is intended for journal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222541

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Entertainers to Volunteer at a Holiday Event

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for USA and territories individuals and entertainers to volunteer at a prestigious government holiday event. Volunteers are needed to assist with decorating or to perform at open houses during the event. Entertainers include musical groups and performe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223177

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract overnight visitors from outside a 50-mile radius, increase overnight st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231345

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and tribal organizations to provide arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts activities, arts education, and programs c...

GrantWatch ID#: 147837

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Writing Residency

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should m...

GrantWatch ID#: 198536

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits to Support Operations and Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating and programming support. Funding is intended to assist with expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or support the operations of eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204801

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214530

Grants to USA Museums and Historic Sites to Host Internships for Underrepresented Students

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA museums and historic sites to host internships in the arts for high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented communities. This program is intended to provide mentorship, training, networking, and professional developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 215916

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Visual Artists for Project Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International visual artists for project support. The purpose of the grant program is to support the completion of current projects or the creation of new projects that focus on exploring the relationship between contemporary a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222233

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Projects and Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit agencies and organizations for arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to plan and conduct programs in the fine and performing arts, which include the visual arts, architecture and the visual environment, traditional or...

GrantWatch ID#: 223462

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Publish Non-Fiction Books

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist in the production of non-fiction books in a wide range of interest areas. Funding is intended for books addressing art, cultural history, conservation, architecture, the city, public issues,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160029

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts and Human Services Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community projects in the areas of arts and human services. Funding is intended for innovative program development and execution, procedure enhancements, equipment purchases, technology upgrades, and capital imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 162951

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations in eligible counties to address needs within the community. Focus areas for funding include education, human ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172128

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Artworks Made of Glass

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and exhibitions that promote the appreciation and development of artworks made of glass. Funding may be used for exhibitions, brochures, catalogs, curatorial stipends, videos, and visiting artist residencies. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179496

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative and collaborative projects in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, conservation, civic affairs, huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 179676

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Jap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186243

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Community Benefit Activi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit organizations, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and religious organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, human services, youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186245

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Nativ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments in eligible counties to address the needs of Native residents. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186249

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible locations for community programs, projects, and operating support. Funding is intended to support activities in a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 186254

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina individual artists and collaboratives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to assist new and established artists who aspire to improve their skills, enhance their business op...

GrantWatch ID#: 191557

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects Related to Sc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Applicants must register in the portal prior to applying. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213860

Grants to USA Publishers and Translators for English Translations of French Literature

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA publishers, authors, and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's...

GrantWatch ID#: 218743

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for educational programs and capital projects. Priority is given to educational projects that demonstrate improved graduation rates for students. While preference is given to organizations in Georgia, organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220348

Grants to USA Publishers to Obtain the Rights to Publish French Works in the US

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to €5,000 to USA publishers to obtain the rights to publish French works in the US. Publishers can seek the rights to French non-fiction, children's literature, comic works, and fiction for translation into English. Preference will be shown for publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221369

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Multiple States for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities in multiple states for community arts programming. Funding is intended for programs that expand audiences for regional artists, increase access to the arts, and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 222366

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the production of visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the development and presentation of temporary and experimental new works that provide opportunities for artists. Examples of eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 227050

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Fantasy Writers for Assistance in Times of Crisis

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International fantasy and science fiction writers for assistance in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to speculative story writers. The goal of the funding program is to help creators of fantasy, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Enhance STEAM Learning

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, fie...

GrantWatch ID#: 185180

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Prize to a USA Young Writer to Recognize Outstanding Works of Fiction

Deadline: 09/03/26

Prize of $10,000 to a USA young writer to recognize outstanding works of fiction. The prize will recognize a novel, a collection of short stories, or a graphic novel authored by a writer aged 35 or younger. The purpose of the award is to foster the careers of youn...

GrantWatch ID#: 229160
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