The Arts Council of York County accepts applications quarterly from York County artists, schools, non-profit organizations and units of government for small grants to support projects of high artistic quality.

For organizations, short-term project support may include but is not limited to:
• Exhibits
• Festivals
• Promotion, publicity, printing
• Artists’ residencies
• Consultants
• Attendance at seminars, workshops or institutes by artistic and/or administrative staff and/or board members of arts organizations
• Productions

In addition, arts and community organizations may apply for assistance to provide free tickets to economically disadvantaged citizens who could not otherwise attend a public art event or series.

Eligible applicants:
1. A unit of government,
OR
2. An organization with current registration from the Office of the Secretary of State of SC. Federal tax-exempt status is not a requirement when applying for a grant from the ACYC, however, any organization that receives federal or state funds is subject to audit and needs to have all legal registrations in order

Application Due Dates
Grant Period: January - March | Due Date: December 1
Grant Period: April - June | Due Date: March 1
Grant Period: July - September | Due Date: June 1
Grant Period: October - December | Due Date: September 1

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