Nevada Arts Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the western U.S. to support projects that promote understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture through various community activities.

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Nevada to provide short-term arts education programs that enhance access to the arts for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations in Storey County, Nevada, that focus on restoring historic buildings or significantly benefiting local residents.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve habitats and migration routes for big game species in the western U.S., targeting conservation organizations, state and tribal agencies, and community groups involved in wildlife management.

The Nevada Arts Council administers the Arts Learning Project Grant to support arts learning activities, teaching artist residencies, and training for educators and teaching artists. The program expands access to high quality arts education and enables communities to work with practicing artists in school and community settings. Funds may be used for lessons, workshops, and educational performances delivered in person or online, as well as artist and production fees, materials and supplies, facility rental, and up to 1,000 dollars in equipment necessary for project delivery. Projects may be a single activity or a series of related activities. A one to one cash or in kind match is required. The grant activity period is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Eligible applicants include Nevada based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and public institutions such as federally recognized tribes, state or local government agencies, schools, public libraries, and institutions of higher education. Applicants must have active incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State and an active Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Colleges and universities are limited to one grant per academic department. Applications are due May 1, 2024. Awards are up to 7,000 dollars for a one year term. Additional guidance is available from the Nevada Arts Council.

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

This grant provides funding for full-time graduate students in the Western U.S. to collaborate with their academic advisors and local producers on projects that promote sustainable agriculture through research and education.

This grant provides funding to agricultural professionals and organizations in the Western U.S. to implement educational and demonstration projects that promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices based on previous research findings.

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada accepts proposals for grants from the Dream Tags Charitable Fund, focusing on wildlife conservation within Nevada. This fund is strategically aligned with the foundation's mission to engage Nevadans in wildlife conservation by restoring resilience in at-risk Nevada habitats through collaborative projects. The overarching goal is to support the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of big game, other wildlife, and their habitat, demonstrating a clear commitment to environmental stewardship and sustained ecological impact. The target beneficiaries of the Dream Tags Charitable Fund are 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, nonprofit educational institutions, and governmental entities that conduct projects exclusively in Nevada. The fund aims to impact Nevada's wildlife and habitats directly, fostering an engaged community in conservation efforts. The impact goals are centered around creating measurable improvements in habitat health and wildlife populations, ensuring that donated funds contribute to tangible, long-term benefits for the state's natural resources. The fund prioritizes projects that demonstrate measurable impact in accordance with its purpose, emphasizing on-the-ground habitat improvements. Key focuses include the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of Nevada's big game and wildlife habitat. The foundation seeks solutions to known problems identified through past research and monitoring, and encourages partnerships to leverage funds and achieve larger outcomes. This strategic approach ensures that resources are directed towards effective and collaborative conservation initiatives. Expected outcomes include restored resilience in at-risk habitats, improved conditions for big game and other wildlife, and increased engagement of Nevadans in conservation. Measurable results are crucial, with proposals required to demonstrate tangible impacts. Grantees are expected to provide quarterly reports detailing activities and project accomplishments, and projects are evaluated on criteria such as measurable outcomes, monitoring and reporting effectiveness, and consistency with the fund's operational guidelines. The foundation's theory of change posits that by strategically funding collaborative, measurable projects, they can achieve sustained positive impact on Nevada's wildlife and habitats, ultimately contributing to a healthier ecosystem.

The Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Nevada Heritage Fellowship, offered by the Nevada Arts Council (NAC), is designed to recognize and honor tradition bearers in Nevada who have made significant contributions to the state's traditional arts heritage. This fellowship serves as an honorarium, providing financial support without specific spending restrictions, thereby promoting public awareness and appreciation for the role of traditional arts in society. The NAC's mission to support and elevate the arts aligns directly with this program's goal of preserving and celebrating Nevada's cultural heritage through its traditional art forms. The target beneficiaries of this grant are individual artists who are current Nevada residents (for at least one year prior to application), U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, and at least 21 years old. They must be actively practicing in their traditional art discipline and not currently enrolled as degree-seeking students. Artists who have previously received two or more fellowships from the Nevada Arts Council are ineligible. The primary impact goal is to acknowledge outstanding cultural and artistic accomplishments across a body of work, thereby fostering a greater appreciation for traditional arts within the community. The program prioritizes artists who demonstrate excellence and significance within their tradition, as well as evidence of artistic impact or contribution to living cultural heritage. The review process is concealed, with applicants identified by number, and a panel adjudicates and scores applications based on these criteria. Each criterion—clear demonstration of the artist’s excellence, clear demonstration of the artists’ significance, and evidence of artistic impact or contribution—is weighted at 10 points. The expected outcome of the Nevada Heritage Fellowship is the recognition and financial support of deserving tradition bearers, which in turn helps to preserve and promote Nevada's rich cultural heritage. Measurable results include the number of fellowships awarded annually and the public awareness generated through the acknowledgment of these artists. The $5,000 award, requiring no match, directly supports these artists, allowing them to continue their work and contribute to the state's artistic landscape. The grant duration is one year, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

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

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 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 small community organizations in Nevada for projects that celebrate and promote folk arts and cultural traditions within specific communities.

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 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.