Artist Support Grant
Funding Amount
$500 - $1,500
Deadline
September 30, 2026
175 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Artist Support Grant
Status: Active grant program
Geographic Scope: Caldwell, Burke, McDowell, Catawba, Alexander, and Iredell counties in North Carolina
Funder: North Carolina Arts Council (administered by Caldwell Arts Council)
Program Description: The Artist Support Grant is a one-year regional grant program that supports individual artists, collectives, and groups. It provides funding for professional and artistic development for emerging or established artists to create work, improve their business operations, or bring their work to new audiences.
Eligibility:
Fundable Project Types:
Project Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Timeline:
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Initial Contact (Required): Caldwell County artists must contact Caldwell Arts Council Executive Director Ellen Ball by phone at 828-754-2486 or email to:
- Confirm the project meets required criteria
- Receive instructions for using the grant portal
- Request assistance if you lack computer access or adequate internet
2. Online Application: Submit application through an online grant portal after receiving instructions from Ellen Ball
3. Submit by: 11:59 PM on September 30, 2025
- Project description meeting required criteria
- Documentation of professional development goals
- Budget information
- Timeline for project completion
Required Materials
- Artist Support Grant Guidelines (2025-2026)
- Webinar recording available (Arts Culture Catawba hosted webinar for prospective applicants)
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