Northern Arts Council Grants

Formed in 1969 to develop and sponsor art and cultural events in Northern Wisconsin, the Northern Arts Council (NAC) is the longest-continuing local arts group in the state.  Grants are currently funded by  NAC's membership program. Grants are reviewed and awarded case-by-case, evaluated on artistic merit, community benefit, and ability to succeed.

Grant Applications for the Performing Arts Project Grants will open June 1, 2026

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NAC Launches Alternating-Year Grant Program for Local Artists & Non-Profits

 

The Northern Arts Council is pleased to announce its new grant program. Complete information on the program can be found by clicking on the "Grant Information" button to the right.

Highlights of the new grant program.

Now on a Rotating Schedule

The Northern Arts Council (NAC) is excited to share updates to our grant program launching in 2025, including a new every-other-year funding cycle designed to better serve our local arts community in Oneida and Vilas Counties.

Here’s what’s new:
Beginning in 2025, NAC grants will alternate focus by year:

  • 2026: Performing arts projects (music, dance, theater, etc.)
  • 2027: Visual arts projects only
    • This pattern will continue in future years, allowing for deeper support in each discipline.
Grant Information
Grant Final Report