Artist Support Grant
2025/2026
Subgrant Allotment
Skim through all the grant proposals, first to get an idea of the scope of proposals and quality of applicants.
Review each grant application fill out the “Rate Sheet” form for each grant. (click the button > answer each question > submit. >> Repeat, until all grants have been rated)
Participate in a panel discussion that reviews the responses of the application reviews, and determine organizations to award, if you are able.
Annual Artist Support Grants
Grant Purpose
Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the N.C. Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions.
Who May Apply
These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic and professional development. Contact the granting local arts council (see Application information) for details.
Scope and allowable expenses
Types of fundable projects include:
Creation of new work
Purchase of equipment and materials
Professional development workshops
Travel support for expenses associated with a professional opportunity such as participating in an exhibition or a conference
Development or upgrading of promotional materials such as brochures, DVDs, CDs, and websites
Artist fees are also allowable expenses under the new program. Grant amounts vary from region to region. Statewide, most grants are between $500 and $2,000.
Project Period
For most grants, the funded activities must take place between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Any exceptions will be noted in the guidelines. Please note that award notices may not be sent until the state budget is approved.
How Subgrant Applications Are Evaluated
PROJECT FEASIBILITY: The proposal is clear and well-organized, showing preparation and planning. Its goals are realistic and achievable, and the project budget shows forethought and consideration.*
ARTIST MERIT: The work samples show artistic excellence, and the proposed project is original, inventive, and/or culturally significant..*
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Rating - the project is consistent with the applicant’s career stage and will be meaningful in expanding and/or promoting the applicant’s artistic career.*
Panelists may ask that an application be reviewed by a peer of the same medium to weigh in on details of the application. The sub-grant panel’s funding decisions are then presented as recommendations to the Arts Council board of directors. The board of directors votes and finalizes the subgrant panel’s recommendations.
$6,500 = Total Amount to Grant
$33, 123 = Total amount requested
16 = Total Number of Applications
Skim through all the grant proposals, first to get an idea of the scope of proposals and quality of applicants.
Review each grant application fill out the “Rate Sheet” form for each grant. (click the button > answer each question > submit. >> Repeat, until all grants have been rated)