Artist Support Grants

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project_grant usa usa_southeast visual_arts music dance theatre literature craft film design community_arts interdisciplinary any

About this grant

Artist Support Grants is an N.C. Arts Council program delivered through regional consortia of local arts councils. It funds professional artists pursuing projects that further their artistic and professional development.

Eligibility

✓ Professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers applying through their regional consortium of local arts councils.
✓ Project grants for creation of new work, equipment and materials, professional development, travel tied to a professional opportunity, promotional materials, and artist fees.
✓ North Carolina regions served by participating local arts councils.
✓ visual_arts
✓ music
✓ dance
✓ theatre
✓ literature

How to apply

The page directs applicants to contact the granting local arts council for details. Check your regional consortium dates first because award amounts and local procedures vary.

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Last verified: 26 March 2026