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Artist Support Grant Program is sponsored by Orange County Arts Commission and Durham Arts Council. This program supports the artistic and professional development of artists in all genres. It is a partnership between the Orange County Arts Commission and the Durham Arts Council.
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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 * Maximum request amount: $5,000 * Application period: Monday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59PM #### **GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS** >> 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: Spring, 2027 #### **GRANTS FOR ARTISTS** >> Artist Project Grant (APG) * Supports artist-led arts community projects and programs * Application period: Spring, 2027 **>> OPEN NOW: 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, 2026 – August 31, 2026 >>Emerging Artist GrantProgram * 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: Fall, 2026 #### **GRANTS FOR ARTS EDUCATORS** >> Arts Educator Professional Development Grant Program * Grants to aid visual and performing arts teachers in Orange County Public Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools seeking creative or professional development. * Two $1,000 grants will be awarded * Application period: March, 2027
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artists in all genres. Specific residency requirements for Orange County, North Carolina, and Durham County, North Carolina, apply as it is a joint program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Artist Support Grant Program is funded by Orange County Arts Commission and Durham Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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