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GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS
>> OPEN NOW: Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) Grant for Schools – Public and private schools
- Grants to fund high-quality arts activities and programming in Orange County Public Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Suggested request amount: $1,000-$3,000
- Application period: May 15 – June 15, 2023
- Training session: Watch the recording here.
GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS
>> OPEN NOW: Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) Grant – Nonprofit organizations and municipalities
- Grants to fund high-quality arts activities and programming in Orange County
- Suggested request amount: $1,000-$3,000 (program requests); $1,000-$8,000 (operations requests; arts-based nonprofit agencies only)
- Application period: May 15 – June 15, 2023
- Training session: Watch the recording here.
GRANTS FOR ARTISTS
>> OPEN NOW: Artist Project Grant (APG)
- Supports artist-led arts community projects and programs
- Grant limit: $2,000
- Application period: May 15 – June 15, 2023
- Training session: Tuesday, May 23, 6-7pm on Zoom. Register here.
>> Emerging Artist Grant Program
- A partnership of Orange County Arts Commission and Durham Arts Council
- Provides financial support to developing or established professionals by funding a project or program pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists.
- Application period: October 1 – December 30, 2023
>> Artist Support Grant Program
- A partnership of Orange County Arts Commission and Durham Arts Council
- Supports the artistic and professional development of artists in all genres.
- Application period: June 15 – August 31, 2023
- Zoom info sessions: July 11, July 26, August 10 Email mdemott @ durhamarts.org to register.
GRANTS FOR ARTS EDUCATORS
>> Arts Educator Professional Development Grant Program
- Small grants to aid visual and performing arts teachers in Orange County Public Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools seeking creative or professional development.
- Four $500 grants will be awarded
- Application deadline: Spring, 2024
