Grant Opportunities
The High Point Arts Council is dedicated to fostering creativity and enriching our community by providing valuable grant opportunities for local artists and arts organizations. In partnership with The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, we offer a variety of funding options designed to support and amplify the work of creatives across our region.
CREATIVE SPACE ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM
High Point Arts Council's (HPAC) Creative Space Access Grant Program (CSA) is a community-focused initiative that supports local artists and arts organizations by providing much-needed venue space at Centennial Station Arts Center. HPAC aims to remove financial barriers to creation, foster artistic growth and innovation, and build a vibrant, inclusive arts community.
Program Goals
Accessibility: Provide no-cost or low-cost space to artists and creatives from all backgrounds
Equity: Prioritize underrepresented and marginalized artists
Community Engagement: Encourage collaboration, public events, and workshops that connect artists with our local community
Sustainability: Build a replicable and scalable model for long-term community arts access
Grassroots Grants
Multicultural arts organizations in Guilford County may apply for project and operations support through the Grassroots Multicultural Grant. Funding begins at $500 and requires a one-to-one cash match from the applicant.
NC Arts Council 2026 Grassroots Multicultural Grant Applications are now closed.
Download HPAC Press Release
Basic Operating Grants
Basic Operating Grants (BOGs) are designed to support arts and design nonprofit organizations in the greater High Point area. Funds are directly provided by the High Point Arts Council (HPAC) and are provided on an ongoing basis to support and strengthen the artistic and administrative functions of these organizations. We understand that basic operating support is difficult to come by in the nonprofit world, so HPAC would like to provide this grant opportunity to address a need in our community.
Artist Support Grants
Grant funding is available for artists in all disciplines to support their professional and artistic development. The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro provides grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 in the following counties: Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph.
Are you an artist interested in learning about 2026-27 Artist Support Grant opportunities to help elevate your creative practice?
Join High Point Arts Council, in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Greensboro and the Randolph Arts Council, for this in-person informational workshop on the Artist Support Grant program, funded by the North Carolina Arts Council.
These grants support professional artists of all disciplines and career stages by funding projects that advance artistic growth and professional development.
