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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
  • 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

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