The Grassroots Arts Program provides programmatic and operating support for nonprofit arts organizations in Buncombe County.
Donor Name: Arts AVL
State: North Carolina
County: Buncombe County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Multicultural programs and organizations located outside of the City of Asheville will receive special consideration. To be considered a multicultural organization the mission of the organization must be focused on supporting African American, Asian American, Latino, or Native American cultures. For a program to be considered multicultural it must be conducted by artists, ensembles, or organizations of color.
Funding Information
Grants for FY25 will range from $2,500-7,500.
Grant Period 
Funds are for projects taking place from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Uses of Funds

Program expenses such as professional artists’ fees and travel, space rental, advertising, marketing and publicity, Web site and electronic media, scripts, costumes, sets, props, music and equipment rental.
Operating expenses for qualified arts organizations. These can include salaries, telephone, office supplies, printing, postage, rent, utilities, insurance, equipment purchases, and small capital projects.
Funding CAN NOT be used to support: Art, music, and dance therapists, Artifacts, Purchase artwork, Contingency funds, Deficit reduction, Fundraising events, Food or beverages for hospitality or entertainment functions, School band activities or equipment, School choral activities, Lobbying expenses, Oral history and history projects, Tuition for academic study, Interest on loans, fines, or litigation costs.

Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must have been in operation for at least one year and be physically located in Buncombe County. While nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is preferred, arts organizations that are nonprofit in nature may also receive Grassroots Arts Program subgrants for programs only by using a fiscal agent to receive the funds on their behalf. Things to keep in mind if using a fiscal agent:

Both the fiscal agent and the organization they are applying on behalf of must be physically located in Buncombe County.
The fiscal agent fills out the grant application. Since they are financially liable for any funding awarded, they need to be sure they are aware of what is being proposed.
If using a fiscal agent, you are only eligible to apply for program funding, not operating support.
The fiscal agent receives the grant payment directly. It is strongly recommended that the fiscal agent handle the accounting for the grant by receiving all income and paying all expenses for the project. It is allowable to charge the grantee for this service or have the cost included in the budget as a grant expense. The fiscal agent can transfer the grant payments to the grantee who would then handle the grant expenditures, but the fiscal agent would still be responsible for these expenditures.
The fiscal agent and the grantee sign the final report certifying its accuracy. The fiscal agent is liable for the repayment of any grant funds not spent or misspent.
The grant range will be determined by the project budget, not the fiscal agent’s overall budget.

For more information, visit Arts AVL.