Nevada Arts Grants

This grant provides financial support to Nevada-based nonprofit arts organizations to help cover essential operational costs and strengthen their arts programming over a two-year period.

This grant provides funding to small community organizations in Nevada for projects that celebrate and promote folk arts and cultural traditions within specific communities.

This funding opportunity supports individual folk artists in Nevada to preserve and share their traditional arts through community engagement projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Nevada for projects that improve wildlife habitats and promote conservation efforts.

This grant provides funding to northern Nevada nonprofits for arts and cultural projects that enhance public access and align with the Carson City Arts and Culture Strategic Plan.

This program provides mini-grants to residents and organizations in Reno's Ward 3 to fund community-driven projects that enhance neighborhoods through beautification, public space improvements, and small home repairs.

This funding opportunity supports Nevada-based nonprofit organizations and public institutions in providing arts education programs and artist residencies for individuals of all ages, enhancing community access to the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists in Nevada for creating, presenting, and promoting a wide range of artistic projects.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in projects that protect and improve the water quality and resources of the Truckee River and its watershed.

This funding opportunity supports Nevada-based nonprofit organizations and public institutions in executing arts and cultural projects that benefit local communities.

This award recognizes and honors small businesses in Nevada's agriculture, food, and beverage sectors that demonstrate exceptional contributions to the state's economy and community.

This program provides funding to nonprofits, tribal organizations, disadvantaged farmers, and academic institutions to enhance the competitiveness of Nevada's specialty crops through marketing, research, and education initiatives.

This grant provides funding to public agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that protect and improve the natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

This grant provides financial support to accredited K-12 educators in Southern Nevada for innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning.

This grant provides funding to arts and culture nonprofits in Reno to create innovative programs that engage historically underserved populations through various artistic activities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Reno and nearby communities for hosting one-time events that engage the public and promote artistic expression.

This grant provides funding for youth aged 8 to 18 in Las Vegas to lead and implement community service projects that positively impact their neighborhoods.

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada accepts proposals for grants from the Dream Tags Charitable Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada State: Nevada County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Dream Tags Charitable Fund provides funding to engage Nevadans in wildlife conservation by focusing donated funds to restore resilience in at-risk Nevada habitats with strategic collaborative projects for sustained impact that supports the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of big game, other wildlife, and their habitat. To be considered for funding, project proposals must demonstrate measurable impact in accordance with this purpose. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, nonprofit educational institutions, or governmental entities. Projects must be performed in Nevada. Grants are typically paid on a reimbursable basis for actual expenditures.  Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for funding, grantees must adhere to the following requirements: Monies are to be used and/or disbursed exclusively for the charitable uses and purposes. The Dream Tags Fund shall be used exclusively to provide support for the preservation, protection, management or restoration of Nevada’s big game and wildlife habitat The Charitable Beneficiaries may include 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities. Any grants to governmental entities must be made exclusively for public benefit purposes. All grantees will be required to sign a grant agreement stipulating their agreement with all of the terms, conditions, and reporting requirements. To maintain eligibility to receive grant funds, each Charitable Beneficiary must comply at all times with the following requirements: Charitable Beneficiaries must be exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code; Charitable Beneficiaries shall use all Fund distributions toward projects that are appropriate and legal public expenditures; Charitable Beneficiaries must provide financial details and/or reports of their organizations upon request; Charitable Beneficiaries must not use any Fund distributions for political contributions or political advocacy; Charitable Beneficiaries must implement the projects, activities, and/or programs for which they received Fund distributions as agreed upon in the grant acceptance agreement or must return all such distributions to the Community Foundation forthwith; Charitable Beneficiaries must provide the Community Foundation with quarterly reports detailing the activities of their projects and/or programs; and Charitable Beneficiaries must sign an agreement regarding their compliance with the qualifications hereof. Project Evaluation Criteria Each proposal will be evaluated on criteria that include but are not limited to: Measurable outcomes in accordance with the exclusive goal of the Dream Tags Charitable Fund. Monitoring and reporting to learn from the project and track project accomplishments. Closeness of project focus to areas of funding emphasis (on-the-ground habitat improvements). Readiness of sponsoring organization to undertake and complete project. Opportunities to partner with others to leverage funds and accomplish larger outcomes. Consistency with established Dream Tags Charitable Fund operations (timeline, match, etc.). Impact on preservation, protection, management, or restoration of Nevada’s big game and wildlife habitat Absence of negative or unintended consequences. Solutions to known problems as identified through past research and monitoring. For more information, visit CFNN.

The Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Nevada Heritage Fellowship from the Nevada Arts Council recognizes tradition bearers living in Nevada whose body of work has contributed to Nevada’s traditional arts heritage. Donor Name: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) State: Nevada County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Nevada Heritage Fellowship is awarded as an honorarium and does not need to be used for any specific expenses or projects. By acknowledging outstanding cultural and artistic accomplishments across a body of work the program promotes public awareness and appreciation of the role of traditional arts in the society. Funding Information Award Amount: $5,000 (No Match Required). Period of Support July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Must be a current Nevada resident and have been in residence for at least one year prior to the date of the application Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal permanent resident status Must be at least 21 years old Must not be enrolled as degree-seeking student Individual artists applying for a Nevada Heritage Fellowship must be actively practicing in the discipline Artists working in collaborations or in groups must apply as individuals Artists who have previously received two or more Fellowships from the Nevada Arts Council are ineligible. Review Process/Criteria  Nevada Heritage Fellowship applicants are evaluated using a concealed review process where each applicant is identified by a number for the purpose of panel discussion. A review panel will adjudicate and score eligible applications using the following criteria: Clear demonstration of the artist’s excellence within their tradition (10 pts). Clear demonstration of the artists’ significance within their tradition (10 pts). Evidence of artistic impact or contribution to living cultural heritage (10 pts). For more information, visit NAC.

The 2025 Arts Learning Project Grant (ALP) is a grant designed to support arts learning activities, teaching artists residencies, and teacher/teaching artists training. Donor Name: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) State: Nevada County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | In-kind Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: These arts learning activities provide unique opportunities for students and people of all ages to work with practicing artists. Funds must be used for conducting lessons/workshops (in-person or online/virtual) and/or educational performances at schools or community facilities. Funds may be used to support the execution of one activity/project or a series of related activities. Funding Information Up to $7,000 (1:1 cash and/or in-kind match required). Grant Activity Period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Uses of funds  Grant funds may only be used for the following: Teaching artist fees Production artist fees (including directors, videographers, costume designers, lighting designers, etc.) Materials/supplies Facility rental fees Equipment relevant to project – up to $1,000 (including video cameras, microphones, software, video communication subscriptions, etc.) Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit Organizations: Open to eligible nonprofit organizations that conduct arts education programming regardless of whether arts education is their primary mission Must be based in Nevada Must have federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Must have active incorporation status with the Nevada Secretary of State Must have an actively registered Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov Non-profit organizations on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster may apply for either the Arts Learning Project Grant or the Arts Learning Express Grant. Public Institutions – including federally recognized tribes, state or local government, schools, public libraries, and institutions of higher education: Must be based in Nevada Agencies that exist within the same governmental entity are eligible to apply independently when they have different/distinct mission statements and their own separate advisory boards. Multiple departments/facilities within one agency may not apply independently Colleges/universities are limited to no more than one grant to the same academic department Individual schools and libraries within the same district/system may apply independently as long as they have their own budget and facility. For more information, visit NAC.