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GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS
>>Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) Grant – Nonprofit organizations and municipalities (school applications will open in October, 2021)
- Grants to fund high-quality arts activities and programming in Orange County
- Suggested request amount: $1,000-$3,000
- Application period: Organizations: Spring, 2022 / Schools: August, 2022
GRANTS FOR ARTISTS
>> OPEN NOW: 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: September 4 – October 31, 2021
>> 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: July 1 – September 3, 2021
- Supports artist-led arts community projects and programs
- Grant limit: $2,000
- Application period: Spring, 2022
GRANTS FOR ARTS EDUCATORS
>> OPEN NOW: 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.
- Grant limit: $250
- Application period: September 1-30, 2021