Grassroots Multicultural Grants for Arts Organizations
GrantID: 75331
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant opportunity offers modest financial support intended to help arts‑based multicultural organizations strengthen and expand their programming in a specific local area of North Carolina. Awards typically start around several hundred dollars and can go up to amounts that depend on the funding budget for the year, with many projects receiving several thousand dollars to support activities that promote cultural expression, inclusion, and community engagement. The focus is on organizations that present high‑quality arts experiences that reflect a diversity of cultural perspectives, including those rooted in African American, Asian American, Latino/a/x, Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or similar communities.
Eligible applicants are primarily nonprofit arts organizations that have been operating for a minimum period and are legally based and active within the county where the funds are offered. While formal tax‑exempt status is often preferred, organizations that operate in the spirit of a nonprofit and meet other criteria may also be considered. The funds can be used for either ongoing organizational support or specific projects, depending on the applicant’s experience and needs. Project grants encourage collaborations and activities that connect multiple communities through education, artistic exchange, and shared creative experiences. In many cases a cash match from the applicant is required, meaning the group seeking funds contributes an equal amount of its own resources toward the proposed activity.
The intent of the funding is to increase access to arts and cultural programming for local residents, support organizational growth, and help multicultural organizations build capacity. Typical uses for the funds include artist fees, event costs, materials, space rental, outreach, and community engagement efforts tied to culturally relevant programming. Awards are granted to help nonprofits deliver inclusive arts experiences rather than to individuals or small for‑profit businesses, and the supported activities should benefit the local community where the organization is based.
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Overview
This grant is meant to financially support organizations or entities that focus their efforts on, but not limited to: Arts, Culture, History, Music & Humanities, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Community Development & Services, Education, Higher Education, Non-Profit Support Services, Students, Teachers.