How much funding does Emerging Creator Fellowship provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Emerging Creator Fellowship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Emerging Creator Fellowship offered?

Emerging Creator Fellowship runs on an annual cycle.

Emerging Creator Fellowship

Arts & Science Council

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Overview

Fellowship program developed out of ASC's belief that investing directly in creative individuals makes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg cultural community more sustainable. Targeted toward emerging/early-career artists.

Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County-based creatives

Background:

Part of ASC's commitment to directly invest in creative individuals
2022 fellowship recipients included Leandro Manzo, HNin Nie, and Blaine Hurdle

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications accepted from Mecklenburg County-based creatives
Previous deadline: February 6, 2023 at noon
Virtual office hours held to assist applicants
Online application portal available

Learn More and Apply: Visit artsandscience.org for current deadlines and application portal

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What Arts & Science Council 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.