Creative Growth Grants
There are presently no open calls for submissions.
The City of Charlotte’s 2025 Creative Growth Grants, administered by Charlotte Is Creative, are designed to strengthen Charlotte’s creative ecosystem by providing financial support to individual artists, grassroots arts organizations, collaborative projects, and other activities that support the Arts and Culture Plan.
The application portal will open for submission on Thursday, June 19 and will close at 5 pm ET on Monday, August 4.
Applicants are encouraged to attend or watch the recording(s) of at least one information session prior to submitting an application.
Application Guidelines & Sample Questions
Download the 2025 Creative Growth Grants Overview & Application Guidelines using the links below. This document includes full details about eligibility guidelines, available grants, timeline and important dates, evaluation criteria, and sample application questions. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review it before applying.
Available in both English and Spanish:
Application Timeline & Registration for Info Sessions:
June 19, 2025 (12pm ET) - Application Opens & Virtual Info Session (90 min) - Register here
June 27, (12-12:30pm ET) - Virtual Q&A Opportunity (30 min) - Register here
July 8, (12-12:30pm ET) - Virtual Q&A Opportunity (30 min) - Register here
July 14, (6-9pm ET) - In-person Grant Writing Workshop (3 hours) at Independent Picture House - Register here
July 16, (6-8pm ET) - Virtual Grant Writing Workshop (2 hours) - Register here
August 4, 2025 (5 pm ET) - Application Deadline
Questions?
For any questions about this opportunity, please email: applications@charlotteiscreative.com.
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