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Grassroots Arts Program Subgrant

WILKES ART GALLERY INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 25, 2026

72 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grassroots Arts Program Subgrant

Funder: N.C. Arts Council (administered through Wilkes Art Gallery)

Status: Application open for 2025-2026

Purpose: Provide funding for program expenses for projects of high artistic merit, including artist fees, travel, space rental, marketing, and equipment

Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina

Eligible Applicants:

  • Non-profit organizations

  • Organizations operating as a non-profit in Wilkes County

    • Funding Priorities:

  • Qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals, etc.)

  • Arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists

  • Community organizations that provide arts programs in the county

    • Fundable Expenses:

  • Artist fees and travel

  • Space rental

  • Marketing and advertising

  • Costumes, sets, props

  • Music and equipment rental

  • Limited operating expenses (for arts organizations only)

    • Project Timeline Requirements:

  • Projects and programs must take place between July 1st, 2025 and June 15th, 2026

  • Funds must be matched dollar for dollar

  • Cannot be matched with other NCAC grant funds

    • Contact Information:

  • Name: Marina Baxley, Programs and Outreach Director

  • Email: programs@wilkesartgallery.org

  • Phone: (336)-667-2841

  • Address: 913 C Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Materials:

  • 25-26 Application form

  • Project budget and timeline

  • Documentation of matching funds

  • Project narrative and description

    • Key Requirements:

  • Dollar-for-dollar match required (cannot use other NCAC funds for match)

  • Projects must occur July 1, 2025 - June 15, 2026

    • Available Resources:

  • Subgrant guidelines

  • Subgrant PowerPoint presentation

  • 24-25 Final Report (sample/reference)

  • Application form

    • Submission:

  • Submit application by June 25, 2026 at 5 PM

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    Fields of Work

    artsnonprofitscommunity-services

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