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Grassroots Arts Program Grant

CALDWELL ARTS COUNCIL INC

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 14, 2026

208 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grassroots Arts Program Grant

Status: Active grant program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Geographic Scope: Caldwell County, North Carolina (as part of North Carolina's statewide program covering all 100 counties)

Funder: North Carolina Arts Council (administered by Caldwell Arts Council)

Program Description: Since 1977, the Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita-based formula, GAP provides funding for the arts through partnerships with local arts councils. The Caldwell Arts Council awards subgrants to local arts organizations in Caldwell County.

Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through June 15, 2026

Eligibility:

  • Qualified county nonprofit arts organizations

  • Must have been in operation for at least one year

  • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status preferred

  • Organizations that are nonprofit in nature may also receive funding

  • First-time applicants must contact Ellen Ball before submitting
  • Eligible Organization Types:

  • Theaters, symphonies, galleries, art guilds, choral societies, dance companies, folk arts societies, writers groups, arts festivals

  • Qualified artists conducting arts-in-education programs

  • Other community, civic, and municipal organizations providing quality experiences
  • Funding Priorities:
    1. First Priority: Program or operating support to qualified arts organizations. (Note: SAR-funded organizations must receive prior NCAC approval before applying)
    2. Second Priority: Arts learning and arts-in-education programs (artist residencies, after-school/summer camps, arts learning classes). Note: Does NOT fund school internal programs, art supply purchases, or student competitions/publications
    3. Third Priority: Community, civic, and municipal organizations with programs conducted by qualified artists

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: 828-754-2486

  • Email: info@caldwellarts.com

  • Executive Director: Ellen Ball
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact Executive Director: First-time applicants must contact Ellen Ball at 828-754-2486 or via email before submitting

    2. Complete Application: Submit the Grassroots Application form

    3. Submit by: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM

      Required Materials

    • Completed application form
    • Organization information and documentation
    • Program description and timeline
    • Budget information for activities taking place July 1, 2025 - June 15, 2026
    • Documentation of nonprofit status (501(c)(3) preferred, nonprofit in nature acceptable)

      Application Format

    • Available as Word document
    • Full funding guidelines provided

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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