How much funding does Grassroots Arts Program Grant provide?

Grassroots Arts Program Grant provides $3K – $8K in funding.

When is the deadline for Grassroots Arts Program Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Grassroots Arts Program Grant?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: North Carolina; Located in Buncombe County, NC; In Buncombe County. Required: In operation at least one years.

How often is Grassroots Arts Program Grant offered?

Grassroots Arts Program Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Grassroots Arts Program Grant

Asheville Area Arts Council

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$3K – $8K

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

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

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

North Carolina
Located in Buncombe County, NC
In Buncombe County

Required status

In operation at least one years

Overview

Provides program and operating support to nonprofit arts organizations and arts programs in Buncombe County; grants range $2,500-$7,500 (up to $7,500). The grants page states it 'Opens 8.17.26.' The FY27 cycle (projects July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) opened Aug 17 and closed Sept 14, 2026; grants are $2,500-$7,500 depending on organization size.

Full eligibility text

501(c) nonprofit arts organizations in operation for at least one year and physically located in Buncombe County, NC.

How to Apply

Apply at artsavl.org/gap with full eligibility guidelines; no funding match required for selected organizations.

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What Asheville Area Arts Council actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 34
Total given: $385K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,686–$27K

100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Asheville, NC; Cherokee, NC; Weaverville, NC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Leaf Global Arts · Asheville, NC

Event support grant, arts business relief grant, grassroots arts program, arts for schools

$27K
Asheville Downtown Association Inc · Asheville, NC

Event support grant, arts business relief grant

$22K
Asheville Symphony Society Inc · Asheville, NC

Event support grant, arts business relief grant, arts for schools, grassroots arts program

$18K
Umoja Health Wellness and Justice Collective · Asheville, NC

Arts for schools, arts business relief grant, grassroots arts program

$18K
Pack Place Performing Arts Inc · Asheville, NC

Grassroots arts program, arts business relief grant, arts build community

$15K