Founded in 1967, the North Carolina Arts Council promotes "arts for all citizens," aiming to develop and support the arts for North Carolinians and their communities across all 100 counties. By delivering resources for arts development in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner, the council, an agency of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and advised by a 24-member citizen board appointed by the Governor, furthers arts development statewide.
The Technical Assistance Grants program aims to support North Carolina-based organizations by providing funds that allow them to hire knowledgeable consultants. These experts assist in strengthening management and programs, sponsoring workshops or conferences, developing resource publications, or engaging in community cultural planning. This grant operates with a rolling deadline, accepting applications on an ongoing basis, while emphasizing the need for applicants to submit their requests at least nine weeks before the needed funding date but no later than April 1, 2023.