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Guidelines for Grassroots Arts Program Subgrants 2010-2011

Since 1977, the NC Arts Council's Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state. The following information is from the NC Arts Council and posted here for your access.

Eligibility for Application:

*All organizations must have been in operation for at least one year. While nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is preferred, organizations that are nonprofit in nature may also apply
*All organizations must reside, carry out projects, or hold offices within New Hanover County
*Organizations that receive general support funds through the NC Arts Council are not eligible for Grassroots funds
*Individuals are not eligible to apply for Grassroots Arts funds
*Applications and support materials must be complete and received by the due date

Application Submission and Deadline:

*Applications can only be submitted electronically. This is new for 2010-2011! The application can be accessed here
*All projects must take place between JULY 1, 2010-April 30, 2011. Grant amounts range from $500 and up.
*All applications must be received electronically by the North Carolina Arts Council by June 1, 2010. Fax submissions or or paper applications will NOT be considered.

*For assistance with filling out the electronic form click here

Priorities for Funding:

The first priority of Grassroots Arts subgrant program is to provide operating or program support to qualified arts organizations, including theaters, symphonies, galleries, art guilds, choral societies, dance companies, folk arts societies, writers groups, and arts festivals, among others. Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the NC Arts Council's General Support Program.

The second priority of the Grassroots Arts subgrant program is to support arts learning and arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists. These can be artist residencies in schools, after school summer camps, or adult learning classes.

The third priority of Grassroots Arts subgrants is to support community organizations that provide quality art experiences for the greater community. These programs must be conducted by qualified artists.

Grassroots Arts Program money may not be used for the following kind of expenditures:

*Art, music, and dance therapists
*Capital expenditures
*Contingency funds
*Deficit reduction
*Food or beverages for hospitatlity or entertainment functions
*Fundraising events
*High School band activities or equipment
*Interest on loans, fines or litigation costs
*Lobbying expenses
*Oral history and history projects
*Tuition for academic study

Grassroots Arts Program Subgrant Requirements:

Matching Requirement:

All subgrantees are required to match their grant amounts dollar for dollar. The funds must come from other public or private sources. Other NC Arts Council funds cannot be used as a match.

North Carolina Arts Council Recognition:

Subgrantees must acknowledge the NC Arts Council's support of their event or projects by including the NC Arts Council's logo, and funding credit line in all print and promotional materials related to the grant. The NC Arts Council's site offers info and downloadable logos here

Reporting Requirements:

Each subgrantee is required to submit a final report providing a detailed description of the funded project, participation statistics and demographics, sample marketing and program materials using the NC Arts Council credit line and logo, and copies of their legislative letters. C3 will release deadlines and more information regarding final reports for 2010-2011 at a later date.

***If you have questions or concerns, call 919-807-6514 or email kathryn.caler@ncdcr.gov***

Grants Not Affiliated with the North Carolina Arts Council

Information is being updated as more available grants are found.

Target Arts Grants
Target funds arts programs that bring the arts to schools or make it affordable for youth and families to participate in cultural experiences, such as school touring programs, field trips to the theater or symphony, or artists residencies and workshops in schools.

Walmart Foundation
The Walmart Foundation supports programs and initiatives in four main areas of focus: Education, Workforce Development/Economic Opportunity, Health & Wellness, and Environmental Sustainability.

National Endowment for the Arts
An independent federal agency with multiple grants available.

Institute of Museum and Library Services
Grants available only for Museums and Libraries.

The Shubert Foundation
Grants are only available for non-profit theatre and dance companies.