ACCC accepting grassroots subgrant applications
- Apr 12
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Updated: Apr 19
Arts Council of Carteret County (ACCC) is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through May 31, 2026.
In 1977, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Grassroots Arts Program to ensure that every citizen has access to high-quality arts experiences. The program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties in North Carolina. Funds are primarily distributed through local arts councils using a per capita-based formula.
ACCC serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Carteret County.
Applications are available for nonprofit organizations and organizations that are nonprofit in nature. Funding priority is given to arts organizations (theaters, symphonies, galleries, art guilds, choral societies, dance companies, folk arts societies, writer’s groups, arts festivals, etc.), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Organizations that already receive funding from the N.C. Arts Council are not eligible. Projects must occur between July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Application forms and grant guidelines are available for download below. Applications must be received no later than May 31, 2026. Please mail the applications to:
Arts Council of Carteret County
Attn: Neal Stetson
1702 Arendell Street
Morehead City NC 28557
ACCC will assist interested applicants in preparing competitive grants. New applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Grant Coordinator at the below email address. Grant applications are evaluated by a panel of community members with awards being announced in September each year.
For questions or more information, contact Neal Stetson, Grant Coordinator at 301-535-3182 or email at neal.stetson@artscouncilcarteret.org.
