Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

March 9, 2027

328 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jane Lonon Legacy Grant

Funder: Ashe County Arts Council Inc

Mission: The Jane Lonon Legacy Fund was established in 2019 to recognize and honor the dedication and hard work of Jane Lonon, retired Executive Director of the Ashe County Arts Council, with the mission of expanding on Lonon's success in the development of the arts in Ashe County.

Award Amount

$2,000 per grant

Geographic Scope

Ashe County, North Carolina

Eligible Focus Areas

Projects that feature fine arts, performing arts, or heritage arts:

1. Projects that feature fine arts, heritage crafts, or performing arts of the Appalachian region in Ashe County
2. Projects that extend arts activities and opportunities to people throughout Ashe County
3. Art-related projects that contribute to tourism and economic development in Ashe County
4. Art projects that celebrate the cultural and artistic diversity of people and families in the region

    Eligible Applicants

  • Non-profits
  • Businesses
  • Individuals
  • Churches
  • Performers
  • Social organizations

Project Timeline

Funded activities must take place between May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 (for current cycle)

    Restrictions

  • Last year's grant recipients must wait one grant cycle before applying again

    Contact Information

    Joni Ray, Executive Director
  • Phone: 336-846-2787
  • Email: director@ashecountyarts.org
  • Address: 303 School Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Method: Online application available
Paper applications available upon request

    Application Assistance

    For questions and/or assistance with your application, contact:
  • Joni Ray, Executive Director
  • Phone: 336-846-2787
  • Email: director@ashecountyarts.org

Application Materials

Applications should address one or more of the four objectives listed in the grant overview and should include details about how the project meets those objectives.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

artscommunity-development

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