Folklife Community Grant

Supporting the Work of Folk Artists in Nevada Communities

Open to: Nonprofit 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)

STAFF CONTACT:
Brad McMullen | Folklife Specialist
bmcmullen@nevadaculture.org
702-486-3739

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

The Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Folklife Community Grant (FLC) supports programs with folk artists and culture bearers presented by small community organizations. Eligible projects focus on the transmission or presentation of folk arts or traditions that are practiced, valued, and shared within culturally specific communities in Nevada. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to festivals, cultural events, concerts, and gatherings that bring traditional artists, cultural specialists, and communities together.

Projects must be complete before June 30, 2026. Grantees must complete the Final Report by the deadline stated in the award packet.

ELIGIBILITY

To ensure that their project is eligible in the category (folk and traditional arts), the applicant/project must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must talk with Folklife Program staff before applying 
• Must be based in Nevada and (as shown by the address on the organization’s IRS 990 form)
• 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 showing evidence of good standing at the time of application
• Must have or obtain Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
• Must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov

Organizations that received an FY26 Project Grant for Organizations, Arts Learning Project grant, or Operating Support Grant are not eligible to apply for the FY26 Folklife Community grant. Applicants may receive one FLC per fiscal year and are limited to two consecutive years of funding in the category.

GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $5,000 (no 1:1 cash or in-kind match required except for organizations with annual budgets over $50,000)* 

Funds may be used for artist fees (applicant, collaborating, and production), facility costs, permanent equipment (not to exceed $750), consumable materials/supplies, production costs/materials, marketing/promotion, travel (accommodations and transportation only), or other relevant project expenses. For a full list of non-allowable expenses, see the Funding Restrictions in the current Grant and Award Policies.

Grant funds may be disbursed as an advance payment upon receipt of the signed terms and conditions or as reimbursement. Documentation of the use of grant funds must be provided in the Final Report and must match the proposed expenses.