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Applications open for NC Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts grants

By Lightning Reports, Published: August 15, 2025

Non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Henderson County may apply for grants from the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program thorugh Sept. 15.

Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals, etc.), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Subgrants may not be awarded to arts organizations that already receive operating support directly from the N.C. Arts Council. Projects must occur by June 30, 2026.  

Henderson County serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Henderson County.  

Application forms and grant guidelines are available on the Henderson County website at hendersoncountync.gov. For assistance accessing the application, email GrassRootsArtGrant@hendersoncountync.gov. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 15.  

The NC Arts Council is also hosting a Grassroots Arts Program subgrant workshop via Zoom to assist interested applicants in preparing competitive applications.  Applicants may sign up for the training by emailingGrassRootsArtGrant@hendersoncountync.gov for a link. New applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. Grant applications are evaluated by a diverse panel of community members with awards being announced this Fall. For questions or more information, contact Janelle Wienke at 919-814-6506 or Janelle.wienke@dncr.nc.gov.