ARTIST SUPPORT GRANT
Applications are currently open
deadline: September 3, 2024


Overview

A grant opportunity is available for local artists, thanks to funding from the North Carolina
Arts Council and the state legislature. The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC), along with regional
collaborators such as ArtsAVL, Transylvania Community Arts Council, the Tryon Fine Arts Center, the Arts
Council of Henderson County, and the Rutherford County Arts Council, invites artists from the served
communities to apply for the Artist Support Grant. The application period is open until September 3, 2024.
The counties included in this regional group, also known as Region 17, are Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson,
Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania.

Established in 2020 to assist individual artists during the pandemic, the Artist Support Grant has since become
a vital resource for local creatives. In 2023, Region 17 reviewed 79 applications and distributed $44,000 in
grants to 21 artists, supporting a diverse range of projects across various art forms. Examples of funded
projects include purchasing new equipment, building websites, and even covering travel expenses for research
purposes.

This year, Region 17 will again use a Google Form for the application process. “The Google Form proved to be
very effective last year and simplifies the application process,” notes Harwood. Grants will be capped at $3,000
for 2024, and there is no matching requirement for applicants under this year’s guidelines. The partners of
Region 17 aim to support artists in completing their projects without imposing additional financial burdens.

HCAC and region 17 partners are excited to see the applications for the 2024 season. More information can be
found on North Carolina Arts Council’s website.

​Download the application form here. 

Contact:
Tonya Harwood
HCAC Executive Director
[email protected]

Grant Range: up to $3000 

Deadline: September 3, 2024

Award: Early 2024

Application: Follow link below to apply via Google form
 
Learn More about how to apply, eligibility, and scope of work by visiting the N.C. Arts Council Artist Support Grant website or download the Artist Support Grant FAQ sheet.

ARTIST SUPPORT GRANT FAQ