American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding
North Carolina legislature has designated $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be distributed by the N.C. Arts Council and sub-granted via the local arts councils over two years with no match required.
Strategy for ARPA Funds
BUILD | DEVELOP | INVEST
Eligibility
- While nonprofit status is preferred, organizations that have been in operation for at least one year may apply
- All organizations must reside and carryout projects in Gaston County
- Projects must take place between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024
- Only complete applications received by the due date will be considered
Examples of ARPA Funding Investments
- Subgrants may support operational expenses, including part-time staff and contract workers for arts organizations
- Subgrants may be awarded for training or consultants to help with organizational capacity needs, for example, financial literacy, board development, program evaluation, or strategic planning
Sustainability: investing in operations (equipment purchases or upgrades), and staff or contractors
Expanding Relationships: Developing new relationships with BIPOC* arts organizations
Capacity Building: Consultants for strategic planning
Developing a fundraising plan
Professional marketing plan
Website refresh
Program evaluation
Board training
Staff training or professional development
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion training
Application Evaluation
Panel of community members review each application
Application
ARPA Application Deadline is December 1st, 2023
Virtual subgranting workshop — Click Here to view recording.
If you’d like to complete your application, please fill out the Word document below and email it to us at [email protected]
FY 2023-2024 ARPA Federal Funding Subgrant Application Form: Word document | PDF
If you’d like to print out a paper copy and to mail it in, please send it to P.O. Box 242 Location: 301 W. Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Final Report due by June 15th, 2024
If you require assistance with your application, or have specific questions, contact: Jessica Tillman, 704.853.2787 | [email protected]
Strategy for ARPA Funds Video