The Arts & Science Council accepts applications to the Cultural Vision Grant program from individuals, large and small non-profit organizations, and community groups.
Donor Name: Arts & Science Council
State: North Carolina
County: Mecklenburg County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/28/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $20,000
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
The Cultural Vision Grant program directly responds to the Charlotte Mecklenburg community’s interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming that builds strong communities and demonstrates innovative, relevant, and transformative cultural expression as outlined in Imagine 2025. ASC seeks to support high-quality arts and culture projects presented within Mecklenburg County by Creative Individuals or Nonprofit Organizations that advance one of the following goals:
- Building Community by connecting individuals across points of difference
- Building Community by nurturing, celebrating, and supporting authentic cultures and creative expression
- Increasing Relevance by using arts, science and history to address complex community issues
- Increasing Innovation by supporting the creation of new and groundbreaking work
Funding Information
- ASC will make grants up to $20,000. ASC requires grantees to provide matching funds toward the project expenses.
- The project begins between December 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Additional Panel Considerations
- ASC supports programming with, by and for under-invested populations, which may include people who are: Seniors, Disabled, Immigrants, Low-Income, Women and Girls, LGBTQIA, and those of African, Latin-a/o/x/e, Asian, Arab, and/or Native American descent.
- ASC recognize a need for projects that will occur in Charlotte-Mecklenburg communities beyond the Center City area.
- ASC seek programs that engage communities in scientific and historic curiosity.
- ASC look for participatory audience experiences.
Eligibility Criteria
Please consider applying if your project meets the following criteria:
- The project is an arts, science, history, or heritage project that takes place in Mecklenburg County.
- The project ends on or before June 30, 2024.
- At the time of application, applicant is either an individual with a primary residence in Mecklenburg County or a Mecklenburg County-based, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). (Groups that do not have tax-exempt status may apply through a Mecklenburg based fiscal sponsor organization – see FAQs).
- ASC encourages collaborative projects. Organizations working together should identify a single organization that will serve as the grant applicant and fiscal sponsor.
Religious Organizations and Institutions of Higher Education may apply provided the project reaches the broader community and does not contain religious content.
For more information, visit ASC.