North Carolina Heritage Award
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Deadline
2026-05-04
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About this grant
The North Carolina Heritage Award honors traditional artists and groups whose work reflects community life and is passed from generation to generation. Recipients receive a cash award and are recognized at a public celebration.
Eligibility
- ✓ Traditional artists or groups nominated by the public. Anyone can nominate a traditional artist or group of artists for the award.
- ✓ Cash award and public recognition honoring excellence in the traditional arts.
- ✓ North Carolina.
- ✓ craft
- ✓ music
- ✓ dance
- ✓ literature
- ✓ community_arts
How to apply
NC Arts Council asks nominators to complete the GO Smart form and provide a narrative plus support materials. Discuss the nomination with Folklife staff before submitting if possible.
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Last verified: 26 March 2026