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Community Spotlight Project Grants


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 in Wake County that utilize the arts to engage with or address important community issues

The application period for Community Spotlight Project Grants is now closed. The application for projects that will take place July 2026 – June 2027 will be available in early 2026. Please refer to the Community Spotlight Project Grant Guidelines for more information about this opportunity.

2025-2026 Community Spotlight Project Grants

United Arts is pleased to announce the investment of $100,000 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. List of the 2025-2026 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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