Semans Art Fund Grants

Semans Art Fund Grants

The Semans Art Fund is a private foundation that provides funding to current, returning UNCSA students for summer study, special projects, research, and performances, building upon the resources of UNCSA in imaginative ways. It also provides funding to UNCSA Arts Deans for discretionary funds and special projects that aid and promote the students and faculty of their school. 

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Learn more about the Semans Art Fund from recent grant recipients.

Timeline

Semans Art Fund Timeline – FY 2026
February 23, 2026 Student Grant Applications are due
March 9, 2026 Deans' rankings are due
March 30, 2026 Semans Art Fund board meeting
April 6, 2026 Awards announced

No grant applications or dean rankings will be accepted after the deadlines. 

Directions

All applications must have a completed budget. A budget template and instructions are below. Please save and rename the budget template to include your name. Please note that you must complete the form with your uncsa.edu email address to attach the required budget.

BUDGET TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS

DOWNLOAD PROJECT BUDGET Template

Application

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Contact:
Foundation Executive Director Cindy Liberty
Email: libertyc@uncsa.edu
Phone: 336-770-3333
Fax: 336-631-1229