Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grants
About the Program
Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grants were designed to build upon the momentum of the national initiative One Nation One Project/Arts For EveryBody, which assessed how arts improved mental wellbeing in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. In the spirit of Arts For EveryBody, these grant funds will support artist-led and/or community-based projects that foster art participation and improve healthier communities through arts and culture. Eligible applicants can apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.
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Examples of projects for the Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grant may include concerts, exhibitions, festivals, parades, performances, celebrations of local artists, community days, artists in residence, ethnic identity, social, or cultural specific traditions with clear arts connections such as music, spoken word, or visual arts and similar activities. The arts must be the central focus of the event or program.  Projects must be accessible to the public and show community impact. Priority will be given to Projects that encourages collaboration, address social and/or economic impact through the arts, or connect artists or arts professionals.
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This grant fund is generously supported by North Carolina Arts Council's Grassroots Funding.
Timeline
Application Deadline:  Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Review of Application:  November 2026
Award Notification: December 2026
Project Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Required Period Reports: January - June 2027
Information Session
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Meeting ID: 882 6296 5008
Eligibility Criteria
Grant Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:
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A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, for-profit entity, artist or resident that resides in Winston-Salem or Forsyth County for at least one year.
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Recipients of North Carolina Sustaining Support grant for 2026-2027 are not eligible to apply. This is a North Carolina Arts Council Requirement.
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Grantees must provide a one to one cash match equal to the grant amount awarded. This is a North Carolina Arts Council requirement.
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Both nonprofit and for-profit entities must have a mission that describes arts and culture as the primary purpose. If not, it is recommended that the entity partners with a local artist or arts organization.
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Educational pre-schools and K-12 schools/institutions are not eligible for this program.
FY26 Arts For Everybody Community Project Grant (AFEB) Recipients
North Carolina Black Repertory - $15,458
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Piedmont Shakespear Company - $5,000
Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. - $20,635
Music Carolina - $5,000
Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts Incorporated - $20,616
RiverRun International Film Festival - $10,000
Tri-City Film Consortium - $20,236
Triad Pride Performing Arts - $5,000
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Total $101,945
Contact
General Questions:
Cécile Boynton
Community Grants and Services Manager
(336) 747-1412
This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.