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North Carolina Arts Council · Direct application
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North Carolina artists at any career stage apply through their regional consortium of local arts councils, not directly to the state agency. Grants support professional and artistic development including new work, equipment, workshops, travel to professional opportunities, and promotional materials.
Award amounts vary by region, typically $500 to $2,000 (some regions up to $3,000). Projects must be completed by December 31, 2026 for the current cycle.
Each of 18 regional consortia sets its own deadline between August and October 2026. Artists contact their local administering arts council to apply.
The North Carolina Arts Council funds Artist Support Grants as regrants through local arts council partnerships statewide.
The Artist Support Grants awards Amount varies. It is sponsored by North Carolina Arts Council.
The deadline is October 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; North Carolina; Continuing or nontraditional; Visual Performing Arts. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Students participating in standard AIFS Abroad study or intern abroad programs who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or community service may apply for the Cultural Engagement Scholarship. The award does not apply to customized faculty-led programs or virtual internships. Recipients receive up to $5,000 toward program costs. Up to four awards are available across fall and spring semesters. Complete both the scholarship application and the AIFS program application. Submit materials by April 15 for fall-semester programs or October 1 for spring-semester programs.
No essay requiredStudents pursuing law enforcement degrees or skilled trades careers (such as electrician, welder, or carpenter) who are accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. two-year university, law enforcement academy, or qualified trade program may apply. Awards of $1,000 support tuition and training costs. Law enforcement recipients also receive a ballistic helmet upon program completion; skilled trades recipients receive a hard hat. Submit a 500-word essay, letter of acceptance or transcript, and one recommendation. Hard Head Veterans offers this fund to support those serving in law enforcement and the skilled trades.
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