Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth Countygrant
Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grants
- Who Can Apply: Artists or residents who have lived in Winston-Salem or Forsyth County for at least one year, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and for-profit entities (entities should have arts and culture as their primary purpose or partner with a local artist or arts organization). Not eligible: recipients of a North Carolina Sustaining Support grant for 2026-2027, and pre-schools or K-12 schools.
- The Focus: Artist-led or community-based public projects in which the arts are the central focus, such as exhibitions, festivals, performances, artist residencies and community days. Priority goes to projects that encourage collaboration, address social or economic impact through the arts, or connect artists and arts professionals.
- The Funding: Grants of $5,000 to $20,000. A one-to-one cash match equal to the grant is required from every grantee.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. The application questions and required attachments are visible only after logging in to Submittable and are not published on the program page. Be ready to show a one-to-one cash match and a project that is open to the public within July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
AwardGrants of $5,000 to $20,000. A one-to-one cash match is required: the grantee must provide cash equal to the grant awarded (for example, a $5,000 grant needs $5,000 of your own or other cash).
Program datesJuly 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
LocationWinston-Salem, NC
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesmusic, spoken word, visual arts
Application notesApply online through the Arts Council's Submittable portal (free Submittable account required) by Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. The application questions and required attachments are not published on the program page; they can only be seen after logging in to Submittable, so check the form early. You will need to show a one-to-one cash match equal to the grant you request. Projects must be accessible to the public, show community impact and take place within the project period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Information session on Zoom: October 7, noon to 1pm (Meeting ID 882 6296 5008). Review in November 2026; award notification December 2026; required reports January to June 2027. Questions: Cécile Boynton, Community Grants and Services Manager, cboynton@intothearts.org, (336) 747-1412.
Contactcboynton@intothearts.org
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Organization based in Winston-Salem