# OPENS MARCH 6: Nearly $1 Million In Grants for Mecklenburg…

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/custom-email/opens-march-6-nearly-100-in-grants-for-mecklenburg-county-arts-culture-initiatives/
> Updated: 2024-03-04T12:17:11+00:00
> Type: Email Newsletter

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## **The City of Charlotte Reopens Opportunity Fund⁣**

- **Letter of Intent (LOI) OPENS:** March 6
- **LOI Deadline:** March 28
- **Read More & Apply:** [**CLICK HERE**](https://opportunityfund2024.submittable.com/submit/).

Charlotte’s arts and culture scene is getting a major boost through a new round of nearly $1 million in grants administered through the City of Charlotte Opportunity Fund.⁣
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 These grants will fund Charlotte-Mecklenburg artists and arts and culture groups developing near-term projects and initiatives that align with the recently approved Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan.⁣
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 “Applicants can request up to $40,000 by submitting a letter of intent (LOI) and must meet eligibility requirements. The deadline to submit a request is March 28,” said **Priya Sircar**, the city’s arts and culture officer. “After review of their LOI, applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be contacted to submit a full proposal.” ⁣
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 After the city released this information Thursday, Priya shared it again at CreativeMornings/Charlotte Friday.

## **Virtual Information Sessions**

**[Register for any of the sessions below here](https://opportunityfund2024.submittable.com/submit).
 (The info session links are in the middle of the page.)**

- **March 6 at Noon** – General Info Session – Virtual: Overview of Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan Priorities and Letter of Intent (LOI) submission form opens
- **March 8 at Noon** – Virtual Info Session: Overview of Priorities 1 and 8
- **March 11 at Noon** – Virtual Info Session: Overview of Priorities 4, 5 and 7
- **March 20 at Noon**– Virtual Info Session: Developing a Strong Grant Proposal & Budget
- **March 23 from 10a.m. to 2p.m.**– In-person Grant Proposal Workshop
- **T.B.D.** – Spanish Language Info Session – Virtual: Overview of Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan Priorities

Information meetings will be recorded and available for those unable to attend.

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## **Arts & Culture Plan**

Whether or not you are planning to apply for an Opportunity Fund Grant, we suggest you read the Arts and Culture plan in full. **[FIND IT HERE](https://www.charlottenc.gov/Streets-and-Neighborhoods/Activities-Culture/Arts-and-Culture/Culture-Plan).**

The Opportunity Fund is a flexible and innovative mechanism of the Infusion Fund, a public-private partnership of the city, Foundation For The Carolinas and private donors to stabilize the City of Charlotte arts and culture sector through June 2024 while planning for a more sustainable cultural future. ⁣

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*This email is sponsored by the Infusion Fund and its generous sponsors.*
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