Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences.

The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils.

Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization.

2023-2024 GAP Grant recipients included Tryon Children’s Theater – Super Saturday, Tryon Arts & Crafts School, Tryon International Film Festival – Polk County Film Initiative, and The Laurel Lakes Music Society.

Applications are Due July 31, 2024

Please mail or hand deliver applications to

Grassroots Subgrants

Tryon Fine Arts Center

34 Melrose Avenue

Tryon, NC  28782

To submit by email, please send to info@tryonarts.org