Deadline: 3-May-21
The North Carolina Arts Council has launched a call for proposals for the Arts Equity Project Grants Program to organizations across the state that are doing important work in communities of color, disability communities, and rural communities.
This grant category is designed to support specific projects that offer arts activities that benefit traditionally underserved communities. Priority will be given to applicants that are new to the Arts Council and help them to expand the reach into communities across the state.
Funding Information
- Grant amounts will range from $3,000 to $15,000. Applicants from Tier 2 and Tier 3 counties may apply for up to two-thirds of the overall project expenses and must provide a cash match for the remaining third. Applicants from economically distressed Tier 1 counties are eligible to waive the matching requirement.
- Grant funds may be used for artist fees, marketing, interpretive materials, contractual fees (including contractual personnel), and other related costs. Applicants may use up to 25 percent of the grant amount for administrative expenses including salaries that are directly related to the project. The project period for funding is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit organizations (or arts entities served by a non-profit fiscal agent) meeting the following eligibility criteria are invited to apply:
- Must have a history of working in communities of color, disability communities, rural communities, or other traditionally underserved populations.
- Organizations that receive funding through the following N.C. Arts Council direct grant categories are not eligible to apply for an Arts Equity Project Grant: Organization Support, State Arts Resources, Statewide Service Organizations, Grassroots (DCP or PCP), and TAPS. Organizations that receive direct grants in the aforementioned categories are allowed to serve as a fiscal agent for applicants who require that service.
Evaluation Criteria
Advisory panels will review applications using the following evaluation criteria:
- Proposed project demonstrates artistic, cultural and/or educational value to the community being served
- Applicant understands and is responsive to the diverse interests and needs of the community it serves
- Proposed project supports the work of artists through payment of fees, services or appropriate benefits
- Application is well planned, addresses all questions, and is correct and complete in all information provided
For more information, visit https://www.ncarts.org/arts-equity-project-grants