Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Creative individuals with primary mission of arts, science, and/or history

Overview

Community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County that supports cultural experiences planned with resident involvement and presented at libraries, recreation centers, parks, and relevant community spaces.

Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County

Eligible Applicants:

  • Creative individuals with primary mission of arts, science, and/or history

Program Structure:

  • Engages with creative individuals and organizations
  • Presents programs in specific geographic areas
  • Programs planned with community resident involvement
  • Takes place at libraries, recreation centers, parks, and community spaces

Background:

  • Spring 2022 funding cycle open
  • Example provider: Charlotte Ballet hosted free community dance classes across Mecklenburg County's recreation centers

Funding Support: Mecklenburg County

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Previous Spring 2022 deadline: February 21, 2022 at noon EST
  • Online application portal
  • Learn More and Apply available through website

Note: Check website for current funding cycles and deadlines

What Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024
85
Total given
$2.77M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,750–$336K
  • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Charlotte, NC; Huntersville, NC; Davidson, NC.
  • 22% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation · Charlotte, NC

    Operating support

    $336K

  • Clayworks Inc · Charlotte, NC

    Operating support

    $130K

  • Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society · Charlotte, NC

    Operating support

    $123K

  • Charlotte Ballet · Charlotte, NC

    Culture blocks program investment

    $112K

  • Opera Carolina · Charlotte, NC

    Operating support

    $103K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Humanities

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