The Burke Arts Council is Now Accepting
Grassroots Arts Program Grant Applications for 2025-26 Projects

The Burke Arts Council is Now Accepting
Grassroots Arts Program Grant Applications for 2025-26 Projects

The Burke Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program through September 30, 2025

Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences.  Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of North Carolina through partnerships with local arts councils. 

The Burke Arts Council serves as North Carolina's partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs.

Applications are now available (click here to download) for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Burke County.  Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations, arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county.  Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the North Carolina Arts Council's State Arts Resources.

GAP Subgranting Guidelines can be found here.

This grant is NOT for individual artists or non-arts organizations.  Funds can be used for:

• Program expenses such as professional artists’ fees and travel, space rental, advertising, marketing and publicity, Web site and electronic media, scripts, costumes, sets, props, music and equipment rental.

• Operating expenses for qualified arts organizations. These can include salaries, telephone, office supplies, printing, postage, rent, utilities, insurance, equipment purchases, and small capital projects.

• Funding CAN NOT be used to support: Art, music, and dance therapists, Artifacts, Purchase artwork, Contingency funds, Deficit reduction, Fundraising events, Food or beverages for hospitality or entertainment functions, School band activities or equipment, School choral activities, Lobbying expenses, Oral history and history projects, Tuition for academic study, Interest on loans, fines, or litigation costs.

Projects must occur between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
Please contact Deborah Jones, Executive Director with any questions
828-433-7282 or director@burkearts.org