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Mission Support Grants


Mission Support Grants offer general operating support for arts organizations that are based in and operate most programming in Wake County.

2026-2027 Mission Support Grants

The application period for Mission Support Grant funding for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 has closed. Guidelines and application for 2027-28 will be available in January 2027.

2025-2026 Mission Support Grants

United Arts invested $309,000 in grants to 38 arts organizations across Wake County for 2025-2026. 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.

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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