Operating Support Arts Grant

Eligible Organizations

Nonprofit arts organizations headquartered in Raleigh with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status.

New Applicants: Must have successfully completed Program Support 2 grant projects for three of the past four years.

Grant Amount

$10,000 - $175,000

Application Documents

The grant guidelines and application forms for 2025–2026 posted below are for reference only. New forms for the 2026–2027 grant application process will be posted by the end of October. 

• Grant Guidelines
• Applicant Organization Overview Form
• Applicant Signature Form
• Biographies of Key Personnel Form
• Board Information Form
• Financial Forms
• Financial Forms Attachments
• Financial Audit Response Form
• Participation Statistics Form
• Universal Accessibility Checklist Form