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Mission Support Grants


Mission Support Grants offer general operating support to Wake County-based arts organizations.

The application period for Mission Support Grants has closed.

Application materials for the July 2025 – June 2026 cycle will be available in Spring 2025. To review previous application materials:

2024-2025 Mission Support Grants

United Arts is pleased to announce the investment of $300,000 in grants to 42 arts organizations across Wake County for 2024-2025. 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 Mission Support Grantees

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Questions?

Direct questions about programming grants to Ragen Carlile at [email protected] or (919) 839-1498 x209.

United Arts is supported by the Wake County Board of Commissioners and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

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