Strategic Investment Grants - Inaugral Recipients
Oftentimes, arts organizations are asked to “build the plane and fly it at the same time.”
That is, the work of arts administration can sometimes take time and energy away from creating, showcasing, and investing in culture and creativity. Time and logistics aside, the financial barrier to long-term, strategic planning presents challenges for many arts institutions.
In the spirit of the Arts & Science Council’s mission to create a sustainable cultural ecosystem, ASC worked closely with Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte to create connection to opportunities, bridging the gap between ideation and artistic achievement for area cultural outlets.
With the development of Strategic Investment Grants, a grant opportunity generously funded by the City of Charlotte, local nonprofits can grow, sustain, and amplify their missions, all while creating access to transformative experiences for those who call the Queen City region home.
ASC is proud to honor the inaugural recipients of the Strategic Investment Grant, listed below.
| Organization | Organization |
|---|---|
| 348 Rocky River Chapter Of Trout Unlimited (Charlotte, NC) | Black Girls Film Camp |
| BNS Productions | Boom Charlotte |
| Carolina Raptor Center | Caroline Calouche & Co. / Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center |
| Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte Chinese Story Time |
| Charlotte Is Creative | Charlotte Lit |
| Children’s Theatre Of Charlotte | Cine Casual |
| Dance Artist Alliance Clt | Davidson Community Players |
| Embrace All Latino Voices | Goodyear Arts |
| Historic Rosedale | Independent Picture House |
| Jazzarts Charlotte | Levine Museum Of The New South |
| Mental Health Reimagined | Mind, Body & Soul, Inc |
| Piedmont Music Therapy | Planet Improv, Incorporated |
| Queen City Concerts | Sullenberger Aviation Museum |
| Charlotte’s Off Broadway | Wdav Classical Public Radio |
Designed to provide funding to established nonprofits in Mecklenburg County with a primary mission centralized in arts, science, history, and/or heritage, SIG investments fund one-time strategic opportunities to invest in their organization’s growth and sustainability.
By investing in capacity-building initiatives, this grant recognizes that strategic investments in our cultural ecosystem are fundamental to achieving a collective community benefit.
Thanks to the support of the City of Charlotte, ASC is proud to continue directly investing in the expansion, sustainability, and diversification of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s growing cultural ecosystem.
To learn more about funding opportunities from the Arts & Science Council, visit artsandscience.org.
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
