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Program Support 2 grants help support a wide variety of quality arts programs and projects that take place primarily in the City of Raleigh. Program Support is available for arts programming produced by nonprofits that advance the applicant organization’s artistic development, upgrade services by the applicant, or develop new areas of interest. Funding may cover up to 50 percent of program expenses.
Eligible Organizations
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations headquartered in Raleigh with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status.
New Applicants: Must have successfully completed Program Support 1 grant projects for three of the past four years.
Grant Amount
$1,000 - $35,000
Workshops
All Raleigh arts and cultural organizations interested in applying for a Raleigh Arts Commission Program Support 2 Grant must attend a grant workshop this year.
The grant guidelines and application forms for 2026–2027 posted below are for reference only. New forms for the 2027–2028 grant application process will be posted by the fall of 2026.