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Orange County Arts Commission Grants


Are you a prior grant recipient looking for grantee resources and deadlines? Click here!


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
  • Maximum request amount: $5,000
  • Application period: Monday, June 2, 2025 – Sunday, June 30, 11:59PM
  • Training Session: Watch 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
    • Maximum request amount: $5,000 (programs or operations)
    • Application period: Monday, June 2, 2025 – Sunday, June 30, 11:59PM.
    • Training Session: Watch recording here.

GRANTS FOR ARTISTS

>> OPEN NOW: Artist Project Grant (APG)

  • Supports artist-led arts community projects and programs
  • Grant limit: $3,000
  • Application period: Monday, June 2, 2025 – Sunday, June 30, 11:59PM
  • Training Session: Watch recording here.

>> 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 – September 2, 2025

>> 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, 2025 – January 4, 2026

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 period: March, 2026

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