How much funding does Artist Support Grant provide?

Artist Support Grant provides $500 – $3K in funding.

When is the deadline for Artist Support Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Who is eligible for Artist Support Grant?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: North Carolina.

How often is Artist Support Grant offered?

Artist Support Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 5, 2026.

Artist Support Grant

Ashe County Arts Council Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Visual Artists

Funding Amount

$500 – $3K

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 5, 2026
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

North Carolina

Overview

Applications are currently open with a deadline of October 5, 2026 (11:59pm EST); awards to working artists generally range $500-$2,500. This is a regrant of North Carolina Arts Council funds ('These grants are funded by the North Carolina Arts Council') administered as a designated county partner (Ashe/Alleghany/Watauga/Wilkes consortium). Supports working artists of all disciplines for new work, equipment, professional development, travel, and promotional materials; projects must be complete by December 31, 2027.

How to Apply

Complete the Artist Support Grant application and budget Google sheet online before the October 5, 2026 deadline; questions to Joni Ray (Ashe County).

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What Ashe County Arts Council Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Ashe County Arts Council Inc reported $4,750 in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2021: 1
Total given: $15K
Median grant: $15K

100% of its 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: West Jefferson, NC.