How much funding does Facility Grant Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Facility Grant Program?

The deadline is October 15, 2026.

Who is eligible for Facility Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations; Individual artists; Groups of artists.

How often is Facility Grant Program offered?

Facility Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Facility Grant Program

The Durham Arts Council Inc

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Community Centers

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 15, 2026

18 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Current deadline: October 15, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Ongoing operations, year-round activities, or annual events (apply through Season Grant Program instead)”

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Non-profit organizations
Individual artists
Groups of artists

Geography

Geographic Scope: Not specified, though appears to be Durham-based operations

Other requirements

Applicants must be over the age of 18
Eligible Projects: Short-term arts projects in all art forms
What Can Be Requested: Use of DAC facility space for arts activities

Overview

Facility Grant Program

Overview: The Facility Grant Program provides support to help fund short-term arts activities in the Durham Arts Council building.

Eligibility:

Non-profit organizations

Individual artists

Groups of artists

Applicants must be over the age of 18

Geographic Scope: Not specified, though appears to be Durham-based operations

Eligible Projects: Short-term arts projects in all art forms

What Can Be Requested: Use of DAC facility space for arts activities

Does Not Fund:

Fundraising events

Gallery space for exhibits (use the annual "Call for Artists" instead)

Ongoing operations, year-round activities, or annual events (apply through Season Grant Program instead)

Selection Criteria:

Quality of art or arts experience

Project Implementation

Impact of Grant on the Community

Facility scheduling restrictions and event compatibility

Contact: Susan Tierney, 919-560-2719

Organization: Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham, NC 27701, Phone: 919.560.2787

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadlines:

April 15 for activities taking place between July 1 and June 30

October 15 for activities taking place between January 1 and June 30

Submission: Online application required (specifics not detailed in provided content)

Application Contact: Susan Tierney, 919-560-2719 for further information

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What The Durham Arts Council Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 96
Total given: $382K
Median grant: $3,000
Range: $604–$57K

By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Durham, NC; Rougemont, NC; Raleigh, NC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Carolina Theatre of Durham · Durham, NC

Fletcher performing arts fund grant

$57K
Zenzalai Group INC(FISCAL Sponsor St Joseph's Historic Foundation) · Durham, NC

Arpa grant

$9,800
Empower Dance Studio LLC · Durham, NC

Arpa grant

$9,800
Historic Preservation Society of Durham Inc DBA Preservation Durham · Durham, NC

Arpa grant

$7,700
The Stagville Memorial Project · Durham, NC

Arpa grant

$6,000