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FY26 Grant Offerings

How to Apply for a Nevada Arts Council Grant:

  1. Review the GRANT AND AWARD POLICIES which include information on overall eligibility requirements, funding restrictions, review processes, and grantee responsibilities.
  2. Review the current Nevada Arts Council GRANT PROGRAMS AND GUIDELINES below.
  3. Submit an application through our online grants management system, SUBMITTABLE (applicants must create an account to apply).

The application question documents below are for informational purposes only. All applications must be submitted online using the Nevada Arts Council grant application portal, Submittable.

APPLY FOR A GRANT
GRANT & AWARD POLICIES

OPEN & UPCOMING GRANTS:


PROJECT GRANT FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Supporting Arts and Cultural Projects with Community Impact

  • Open to: Nonprofit organizations and public institutions
  • Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
    • Applications open: Dec. 2, 2024, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application deadline: Feb. 3, 2025, 5 p.m. PST
  • Guidelines
  • Review Grant and Award Policies
  • Before filling out this application, gather the following narratives and support materials to make the process easier:
    • Narrative questions, such as:
      • Mission, history
      • Project details
      • Project management staff
      • Participating artists
    • Grant funding budget table
    • Full project budget table
    • Artistic work samples
    • Additional support material, such as:
      • Marketing and publicity samples
      • Evaluation forms, contracts, letters of agreement
      • Organizational printed materials


ARTS LEARNING PROJECT GRANT

Supporting Arts Learning Activities for Pre-K – 12 and Lifelong Learning

  • Open to: Nonprofit organizations, and public institutions
  • Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
    • Applications open: Feb. 3, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application deadline: April 1, 2025, 5 p.m. PST
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


Nevada Heritage Fellowship

Recognizing Our State’s Outstanding Tradition Bearers

  • Open to: Individuals
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Applications open: March 3, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
  • Application deadline: May 1, 2025, 5 p.m. PST
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


ARTS LEARNING EXPRESS GRANT – Cycle A

Supporting Short-Term Arts Education Programming

Open to: Individuals on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions

Grant Activity Period:

  • CYCLE A: Activities July 1–Dec. 31, 2025
    • Applications open: May 1, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds remain available)
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


FOLKLIFE COMMUNITY GRANT

Supporting the Work of Folk Artists in Nevada Communities

  • Open to: Non-profit organizations
  • Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
    • Applications open: May 1, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds remain available)
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


PROJECT GRANT FOR ARTISTS – Cycle B

Providing Project Support for Individual Artists

  • Open to: Individuals
  • CYCLE B: Activity Period: Jan. 1 – June 30, 2026
    • Applications open: July 1, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application Deadline: Sept. 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


PROJECT GRANT FOR ARTISTS – Cycle A

Providing Project Support for Individual Artists

  • Open to: Individuals
  • CYCLE A: Activity Period: July 1 – Dec. 31, 2025
    • Applications open: Jan. 2, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application Deadline: March 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


ARTIST FELLOWSHIP award

Recognizing Outstanding Individual Artists

  • Open to: Individuals
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Applications open: March 3, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
  • Application deadline: May 1, 2025, 5 p.m. PST
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


Operating Support Grant

Supporting core operations of arts organizations

  • Open to: NV incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organizations
  • Grant Activity Period:
    • Year 1: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
    • Year 2: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
  • Application open: May 1, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
  • Application close: July 1, 2025, 5 p.m. PST
  • Guidelines
  • Review Grant and Award Policies
  • Before filling out this application, gather the following narratives and support materials to make the process easier:
    • Narrative questions, such as:
      • Mission, history
      • Administrative structure
      • Current board members, key personnel, and succession planning
      • Project planning timelines and current strategic plan
      • Current financial status
      • Population served
    • Organizational budget table
    • Artistic work samples
    • Additional support material, such as:
      • Marketing and publicity samples
      • Evaluation forms, contracts, letters of agreement
      • Organizational printed materials


FOLKLIFE ARTIST GRANT

Supporting the Work of Nevada’s Folk Artists and Culture Bearers

  • Open to: Individuals
  • Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
    • Applications open: May 1, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds remain available)
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


Target of Opportunity Grant

Providing Flexible Funding for Agency Initiatives

  • Grant Activity Period: Agency approved period of performance
    • Applications Open: While funds remain available
    • Application Deadline: Dependent upon funding source – consult with agency
  • Amount: Dependent upon available funding
  • Guidelines
  • Review Grant and Award Policies


ARTS LEARNING EXPRESS GRANT – Cycle B

Supporting Short-Term Arts Education Programming

Open to: Individuals on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions

Grant Activity Period:

  • CYCLE B: Activities Jan. 1–June 30, 2026
    • Applications open: Nov. 1, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
    • Application deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds remain available)
  • Guidelines
  • Application Questions/Support Material (Coming Soon)
  • Review Grant and Award Policies

The Nevada Arts Council Grants Program reflects a significant commitment by the State of Nevada to support the creation of art and access to the arts for its citizens. Nevada Arts Council grants support the efforts of nonprofit arts and community organizations, public institutions, and individual artists to make cultural activities and experiences widely available to those who live in or visit Nevada. The reach of this program is expansive – grant recipients are found in every corner of the state and sponsor activities such as exhibitions, concerts, film series, and festivals. Grant funds also support Nevada’s individual artists, dance, opera and theatre companies, symphonies, orchestras, choral groups, and local arts councils statewide.

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