Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 4, 2026

150 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grassroots Arts Grants

Funder: Johnston County Arts Council (in partnership with North Carolina Arts Council)

Geographic Scope: Johnston County, NC

Program Background: Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council's Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program uses a per capita based formula to provide funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. The Johnston County Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council's partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations.

Purpose: Support projects that will culturally enrich local residents through diverse cultural arts programming.

Program Goals: The Grassroots Arts Program aims to enrich the cultural life of North Carolina's communities through the support of local arts programming that provides opportunities for every resident to experience the arts.

Eligibility:

  • Non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Johnston County

  • Qualified arts organizations

  • Arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists

  • Other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county
  • Project Timeline: Projects must occur between July 1, 2025 – June 15, 2026

    Award Announcement: Late September

    Contact: Darlene Williford, Executive Director, [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: September 4, 2025 by 5pm

    Submission Method: Applications must be in the Johnston County Arts Council's office by the deadline

    Required Materials:

  • Application form (fillable PDF available)

  • Guidelines documentation
  • Evaluation: Grant applications are evaluated by a diverse panel.

    Files Available:

  • 25-26_guidelines_for_grassroots.pdf

  • gap_subgrant_application-_pdf_fillable.pdf
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsnonprofitsgrassroots

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