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two Black dancers from Les Ballet Afrik
Les Ballet-Afrik performance choreographed by Omari Wiles for American Dance Festival (Photo Credit: Titus Ogilvie-Laing)

Community Spotlight Project Grants


Community Spotlight Project Grants for non-profit arts and cultural organizations support innovative, arts-focused projects that feature or are led by historically underrepresented communities. Grants up to $10,000 will be awarded to projects taking place in Wake County.

The application period for Community Spotlight Project Grants has closed.

Application materials for projects that take place July 2025 – June 2026 will be available in Spring 2025. To review previous application materials:

2024-2025 Community Spotlight Project Grants

United Arts is pleased to announce the investment of $129,500 for 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. Complete list of the 2024-2025 Grantees.

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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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