Cultural Arts Non-Profit Grant Program

Cultural Arts Non-Profit Grant Program is sponsored by Town of Cary. The Town of Cary Cultural Arts Non-Profit Grant Program provides general funding assistance through Cary's Policy for Support and Sponsorship of Cultural Groups and Activities.

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Please review both options to determine which best aligns with your organization's mission and services. ## Cary Cultural Arts Grant Program General Funding assistance is made available through Cary's Policy for Support and Sponsorship of Cultural Groups and Activities. ### Cultural Arts Funding Information Sessions Cultural Arts staff will present virtual informational sessions in December.

The sessions will include information about the grant guidelines and application, with time for questions. Attendance at one of the sessions is strongly recommended for any organization new to the Cary grants process and for those seeking a refresher. * Tuesday, December 9 | 6-7:30 p.

m. * Thursday, December 11 | 6-7:30 p. m.

### Important Dates for FY27 (July 2026 - June 27) **December 8, 2025:**Cary funding application period opens. **December****9, 2025**(6-7:30 p. m.)

and**December 11, 2025**(6-7:30 p. m.) : Cultural Arts Funding Information Sessions **February 2, 2026:**Cary funding applications are due by 11:59 p.

m. **March 2026: The**Cultural Arts Committee will make recommendations for awarding FY27 funding to applicant cultural organizations. **June 2026:**Funding recommendations will be communicated and considered by the council as part of the FY27 budget.

**Early July 2026:**Approved funding will be available to cultural arts grant recipients. **August 3, 2026:**FY26 Grant Report form is due. Funding available to grant recipients.

### Grant Reference Materials **Grants Guidelines and Instructions** **Grant Terms & Conditions** **FY27 Cary Cultural Arts Application Sample**Only applications submitted through the Cary Grant Portal will be accepted. AGlossary of Termsis included for reference. ### Cary Grant Portal Application Application opens on December 8, 2025.

**2027 Cultural Arts Grant Application** Organizations that are applying for the first time are strongly encouraged to contact William Lewis, Cultural Arts Manager, at william. lewis@carync. gov or (919) 462-3861.

If you need guidance in filling out this application, please contact Robbie Stone, FY25 Cultural Arts Grants Manager, at robbie. stone@carync. gov or (919) 460-4969.

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