2025-2026 Grassroots Grants

AGENC is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through December 5, 2025

Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils.

AGENC serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Washington County.

Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Washington county. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals, etc.), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Subgrants may not be awarded to arts organizations that already receive operating support directly from the N.C. Arts Council. Projects must occur between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.

Application forms and grant guidelines are available on the website (see below). AGENC will also mail applications and guidelines upon request. Applications must be received no later than December 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. by email, jdsh0927@aol.com, or US Mail at AGENC, 209 Fairlane Road, Greenville, NC 27834.

AGENC is also hosting a Grassroots Arts Program subgrant workshop to assist interested applicants in preparing competitive grants. A virtual workshop conducted by N.C. Arts Council staff will be held on November 5 and 18, 2025. New applicants are strongly encouraged to attend.