Looking for forms to apply for or to manage your Grassroots award? You are in the right place!
No overdue tax Form
Please note you will need to download the No Overdue Tax Form in order to complete it. It cannot be completed online.
Final Report Form
This document can be completed online
Files you will upload should be on your computer or external drive. Name of event or program Mailing address where reimbursement check should go Numbers and demographic information on audience/participants and artist(s) PDF, Word or image of letters or emails mailed to local or state elected officials thanking them for their support of the arts PDF, Word or image of publicity for the event or program 1 or 2 photos of the program or event
Grassroots Application Form
This document can be completed online.
Limitations on Grassroots funding:
- Colleges, universities and libraries may receive grants for arts programs that are community-based or generate regional arts involvement. Grants may not support their internal programs, administration or operating expenses (i.e. library books, band activities, equipment purchases).
- Grassroots funds may not be awarded to individuals.
- Grassroots funds may not be used for art supplies or equipment purchase.
- Grassroots funds may be used for student transportation to regional arts exhibits and programs on a limited basis. Prior approval from the Arts in Communities Director is required, and documentation of the expense must be included in the organization’s final report.
- Subgrants may not be awarded for prizes, competitions, scholarships, tuition or financial awards.
- Religious organizations or churches may not receive Grassroots funds unless the programs are presented outside regular church services, engage the larger community and do not contain religious content.
- Grassroots funds may not be used for activities associated with a school’s internal arts programs, such as in-school student performances, the purchase of art supplies, or student arts competitions and publications.
- Municipalities (city/county government) and community organizations may receive grants for arts programs that use qualified artists to conduct programs that involve the greater community. Grants may not support internal programs, administration or operating expenses.
Examples of arts programs that are commonly funded with Grassroots funds include: • Performances • Festivals • Art Exhibitions • Arts camps and after-school programs • Artist Residencies for schools • Artist fees for classes and workshops • Website development • Research • Marketing expenses for Art Walks and Studio Tours • Royalties, props, sets, and costumes for theatre performances • Equipment rental
Final Reports for Grassroots Grant are submitted on line:
https://form.jotform.com/91417585939169
Please note that once you begin your final report, you will not be able to save it and return to it later. Below is a check list of what you will need. Files you will upload should be on your computer or external drive.
https://form.jotform.com/91417585939169
Please note that once you begin your final report, you will not be able to save it and return to it later. Below is a check list of what you will need. Files you will upload should be on your computer or external drive.
- Name of event or program
- Mailing address where reimbursement check should go
- Numbers and demographic information on audience/participants and artist(s)
- PDF, Word or image of letters or emails mailed to local or state elected officials thanking them for their support of the arts
- PDF, Word or image of publicity for the event or program
- 1 or 2 photos of the program or event
Since 1977, the North Carolina 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.
Rockingham County Arts Council serves as the N. C. Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations and schools for quality arts programs throughout Rockingham County.
