North Carolina Arts Grants

The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating a Request for Applications (RFA) to fund clean energy projects across Washington State. This grant program aims to support the planning, design, and construction of various clean energy initiatives. Approximately $34 million will be available in a general round, open to all eligible project types and applicants. The overall mission aligns with advancing clean energy infrastructure and decarbonization efforts within the state. Target beneficiaries for this program include a broad range of entities such as associate development organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, for-profit entities, utilities (investor-owned, cooperative, or public retail electric), K-12 school districts, local governments, non-profit organizations, private and public educational institutions, other academic or research institutions, state agencies, and tribes’ contracted service providers. The impact goals are to reduce emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, bring private investment and federal funding to the state, improve grid integration, advance community resilience, and accelerate beneficial load integration and demand management. The program prioritizes several key areas. These include electric grid modernization and innovation, innovative large-scale and dual-use solar projects, solar energy retrofits for public buildings, clean energy project siting and permitting, and building, industry, aviation, and maritime decarbonization. Additionally, projects that leverage private and federal funding are highly encouraged. Specific project categories outline more detailed focuses, such as large-scale solar innovation (over 100 kW AC at a single site or 1 MW across multiple sites, without displacing critical habitat or productive farmland), dual-use commercial solar, and grid integration and innovation focusing on distributed energy resources and non-wire alternatives. Expected outcomes and measurable results include the development and demonstration of distributed energy resources, improved integration of renewable energy and energy storage, and the implementation of sustainable microgrids. For planning projects, the expectation is that they will lead to a capital asset or support pre-development work, land use studies, or planning efforts to improve permit timeliness and certainty. Construction projects are expected to result in installed solar PV on public buildings or contribute to the reduction of emissions and economic development in hard-to-decarbonize sectors. The minimum award amount is $50,000, with a maximum of $3,000,000, indicating a focus on funding a diverse range of project scales.

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, to address local needs and improve residents' quality of life.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee that focus on education, medical services, and essential human services.

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to established arts and culture organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that demonstrate strong administrative and programmatic excellence.

This grant provides funding for creative individuals to develop and deliver free cultural programming in underserved neighborhoods of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, fostering community engagement and access to the arts.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Wilson County, focusing on projects that address local needs and enhance community development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in rural communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer, helping them to create and sustain exceptional artistic programs that engage and benefit local residents.

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Guilford County for community-centered festivals that celebrate arts, culture, and local heritage.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and design organizations in the greater High Point area to strengthen their operations and programming.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Johnston County, North Carolina, to address local community needs through various charitable initiatives.

This funding supports current students at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in pursuing summer study, research, special projects, and performances that enhance their artistic and educational experiences.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Cary-based nonprofit organizations for arts-focused projects that enhance the local community and promote cultural engagement.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, focusing on projects in education, hospice care, and the arts.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Greensboro and Guilford County to support projects that promote cultural vibrancy, economic mobility, and health and wellness for local communities.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Morrisville to enhance community wellbeing and promote development through various initiatives.

This grant provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Eastern North Carolina focused on improving health, education, and economic development, with a special emphasis on programs benefiting youth.

The City of Asheville Event Support Grant, administered by ArtsAVL, offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to non-profit organizations for hosting free, public events in Asheville's outdoor spaces that promote cultural heritage, diversity, and the creative arts, with applications due by October 14, 2024.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Forsyth County, North Carolina, focusing on initiatives in safety, health, education, cultural enrichment, and economic opportunity.