How much funding does NCAC: Statewide Service Organizations Grant Program provide?

NCAC: Statewide Service Organizations Grant Program provides US $5,000 - US $30,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for NCAC: Statewide Service Organizations Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for NCAC: Statewide Service Organizations Grant Program?

Size limits: Operating expenses of at least $20,000.

NCAC: Statewide Service Organizations Grant Program

North Carolina Arts Council

Foundation Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $30,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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

Geography

North Carolina-based organizations that provide programs and services to the arts community on a statewide or multi-state regional basis are eligible to apply.

Size & budget

Operating expenses of at least $20,000

Other requirements

Who may apply
First-time applicants to this category should consult with staff to determine eligibility.
Must be a nonprofit organization in good standing with the state of North Carolina (or an organization that has applied for non-profit status using a fiscal agent);
Must have been producing quality arts programs for at least two consecutive years;

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grant funds may not be used for the following expenditures unless otherwise noted in the grant guidelines:Deficit reduction.
Not eligible: Capital expenditures.
Not eligible: Contingency funds.
Not eligible: Food or beverages for hospitality or entertainment functions.
Not eligible: Fundraising events.
Not eligible: Art sales events and auctions.
Not eligible: Interest on loans, fines, or litigation costs.
Not eligible: Lobbying expenses.
Not eligible: Tuition for academic study.
Not eligible: Indirect Costs

Overview

The NCAC: Statewide Service Organizations Grant Program, established by the North Carolina Arts Council, aims to enhance arts services statewide. It provides funding (ranging from $5,000 to $30,000) to eligible nonprofit organizations for programs that support the arts community through newsletters, workshops, and more. This initiative promotes transparency and accessibility, ensuring diverse artistic resources are available across all 100 counties in North Carolina. First-time applicants are encouraged to consult with staff for eligibility guidance.

Statewide Service Organizations (SSOs) must serve the entire state or a multi-state region inclusive of North Carolina.
Scope and allowable expenses
Grant funds support administrative and program expenses directly related to the proposed programs and services. Grant amounts generally range from $5,000 to $30,000 and must be matched dollar for dollar by the organization. Grant amounts are based on the organization’s application rating, operating budget size, and N.C. Arts Council funding history.

Eligibility

Who may apply
North Carolina-based organizations that provide programs and services to the arts community on a statewide or multi-state regional basis are eligible to apply. First-time applicants to this category should consult with staff to determine eligibility.Must be a nonprofit organization in good standing with the state of North Carolina (or an organization that has applied for non-profit status using a fiscal agent);
Must have been producing quality arts programs for at least two consecutive years;
Must have prior-year organizational cash operating expenses of at least $20,000.
Tribal organizations must represent North Carolina or federally-recognized tribes.

Ineligibility

Grant funds may not be used for the following expenditures unless otherwise noted in the grant guidelines:Deficit reductionCapital expendituresContingency fundsFood or beverages for hospitality or entertainment functionsFundraising eventsArt sales events and auctionsInterest on loans, fines, or litigation costsLobbying expensesTuition for academic studyIndirect Costs