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Funding Priorities
NAC funding priorities are listed here in no particular order. Each grant category has additional criteria for funding. Please acceess the full NAC Grant Guidelines for more information.
- Arts projects or programs of the highest artistic excellence and artistic merit.
- Arts projects or programs that reflect creativity and innovation.
- Arts projects or programs that provide opportunities for artists and arts organizations.
- Arts projects or programs that show cultural and generational diversity in programming.
- Arts projects or programs that foster access to the arts for underserved communities.
- Arts projects or programs that promote the arts through advocacy, collaboration and education.
- New work of the highest quality.
- Costs of program accommodations for persons with disabilities.
- Fairs and festivals using the arts and cultural activities.
What the NAC Does Not Fund
NAC grant recipients may not use NAC funds to pay for:- Artistic fees paid to students, student performers or student instructors.
- Arts projects that exclude the public.
- Capital improvements, new construction, or restoration.
- College or university-sponsored projects that exclude non-students.
- Events or projects that already have taken place.
- Food, beverages, and mileage not related to out-of-town travel.
- General operating expenses for non-arts organizations.
- Permanent supplies and equipment.
- Political activities.
- Prizes, awards, or scholarships.
- Projects already receiving NAC funding.
- Projects that are suitable for local support, such as mascots, memorials to a local individual, or school productions.
- Projects that offer only academic credit for students.
- Reduction of existing deficits.
AiSC Residency Program: Ruth Solomon Girls Center
C’Koriea Bush, Keeara Kirksey, Brilynne Smith, and Michaelyn Buck participated in a residency at Ruth Solomon Girls Center with Charles Ahovissi, an artist on the Artist in Schools and Communities (AiSC) roster. Charles also appears in the masthead image at the top of the page.
