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Deadline confirmed as March 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Arts for Towns Grant is sponsored by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. Arts for Towns Grant is a grant from United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County that supports public-facing arts programming by North Carolina-based artists in municipalities across Wake County.
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Left: Eugene Taylor, The Drum Prophet, performing at Apex Juneteenth in the Park. Right: Roots and Wings mural by Sampada Agarwal at the Morrisville Aquatic Center. **Arts for Towns** grants support public-facing arts programming by North Carolina-based artists in municipalities across Wake County.
Each eligible town may request up to $5,000 to support artists’ fees for programming such as: * **Performing Artists**: to present musicians, dancers, theatre productions, etc. * **Teaching Artists**: to lead workshops, residencies, camps, etc. * **Visual Artists**: to create murals or other public art installations, exhibit artwork, etc. The deadline to apply for 2026-2027 is March 18, 2026, at 5:00 p. m.
Please refer to the Arts for Towns Grant Guidelinesfor more information about this program. The United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County is committed to making the grant application process accessible to people with disabilities. If you need modifications to guidelines or application forms due to a disability, alternative formats can be made available.
Please contact staff and allow ten (10) working days to fulfill your request. Direct questions about Arts for Towns grants to Kelly Schrader at kschrader@unitedarts. org or (919) 839-1498 x207.
_United Arts programs are supported by the Wake County Board of Commissioners and the N. C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: North Carolina-based performing, teaching, and visual artists presenting public-facing arts programming in municipalities across Wake County. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Arts for Towns Grant is funded by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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