Charlotte finally delivers $1.7M in arts grants

Grassroots groups say the grants fill critical needs

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More than a year after funding was approved, the city’s grassroots arts grants finally reached 106 local creatives and organizations

Local muralist Von Jeter (pictured right) recently completed a mural at the new Care Ring community health center in Charlotte — a project with local nonprofit ArtPop, a grassroots arts organization that relies on public and private funding to support local artists. (Photo courtesy of ArtPop Street Gallery)

More than a year after the City of Charlotte approved millions for grassroots arts funding in the 2024-2025 budget, $1.7M in grants have made their way into the hands of local arts and arts organizations.

The grants, distributed by Charlotte is Creative, awarded 106 arts organizations and individuals across three categories: operations grants for grassroots nonprofits, project grants for artists and organizations, and professional development grants for individuals.