These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in North Carolina, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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EducationFamily and social servicesArt and culture+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities serving Palm Beach County residents, in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Audited financial statements are required. Charities located outside Palm Beach County, individuals, private foundations, religious or politically affiliated organizations, debt reduction or operating deficits, capital projects, and bridge funding are not eligible. National organizations must apply through a local chapter with a local board of directors and a project or program benefiting Palm Beach County residents.
Arts and cultureEducation and leadershipEnvironmental sustainability+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be eligible nonprofit organizations serving communities in the listed geographic areas. Foundation grants are not provided to individuals, trips or tours, solely religious, social or fraternal organizations, charities that redistribute funds to other charitable organizations except recognized united-fund-type organizations, K-12 schools, political organizations or organizations primarily influencing legislation or promoting a particular ideological viewpoint, or operating budget deficits.
Who can apply: Applicants must generally be tax-exempt organizations serving Durham County, North Carolina. Government agencies and religious organizations are exempt from the requirement to submit a 501(c)(3) certification letter. The Foundation does not fund individuals or political or partisan purposes. Churches, religious organizations, and school organizations such as PTAs are very rarely funded. Ongoing operating expenses will not usually be considered. Applicants must submit the required application, financial statements or applicable tax filings, recent in-house profit and loss statement and balance sheet, and charitable-status documentation where applicable. The Foundation does not fund organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, religion, or sex.
Public arts eventsCultural eventsCommunity engagement+2 more
Who can apply: The event producer must be a 501(c) nonprofit operating for at least one year with a physical presence in Buncombe County. Events must be admission-free, open to the public, permitted through the City of Asheville Office of Outdoor Special Events, occur in City of Asheville outdoor public spaces within the Asheville Downtown Improvement District, and take place January 1-December 31, 2027.
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations qualified for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public governmental units. The applicant must be based in Guilford County or request funds for a project in Guilford County. Projects must benefit Guilford County residents. The Foundation generally does not support campaigns to raise or increase endowments or annual fund solicitations.
Animal welfareArts and cultureChildren and youth+7 more
Who can apply: Qualifying nonprofit organizations may apply for charitable projects benefiting the Outer Banks. Projects may address any charitable focus area and have no restrictions on scope or focus; applicants should review OBCF grant guidelines and contact staff before applying.
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