Community Spotlight Project Grants for non-profit arts and cultural organizations that support:
- Arts festivals, productions, or classes in Wake County that highlight and are led by underrepresented communities
- Programs that utilize the arts to engage with or address important community issues
- Programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
2026-2027 Community Spotlight Project Grants
The application period for Community Spotlight Project Grants for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 is now open. Guidelines are available here. The direct link to the application is here. The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026.
A virtual information session was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026. To receive a link to the recording, email Ragen Carlile at [email protected].
2025-2026 Community Spotlight Project Grants
United Arts invested $100,000 in 17 Community Spotlight Grant Projects across Wake County. United Arts is dedicated to helping these arts and culture organizations create diverse and inclusive art events, programs, and services for all Wake County residents. List of the 2025-2026 grantees.
Manage Your Award
- Final Reports for 2025-2026 Community Spotlight Project Grant recipients are due by July 8, 2026.
- Logos, Program Ads, and Acknowledgement Language
Questions?
Direct questions about programming grants to Ragen Carlile at [email protected] or (919) 839-1498 x209.
Community Spotlight Project Grants are supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Wake County Board of Commissioners, and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
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