Fy26 Grant Offerings
How to Apply for a Nevada Arts Council Grant:
- Review the GRANT AND AWARD POLICIES, which include information on overall eligibility requirements, funding restrictions, review processes, and grantee responsibilities.
- Review the current Nevada Arts Council GRANT PROGRAMS AND GUIDELINES below.
- 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.
Help Guide Our Grant Making
Open & Upcoming Grants:
Arts Learning Express Grant – Cycle B
Supporting Short-Term Arts Education Programming
- Open to: Individuals on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory, 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)
- CYCLE B: Activities Jan. 1–June 30, 2026
- Amount: Dependent upon available funding (Only Arts & Health projects will be supported in this cycle.)
- Guidelines
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
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
- Review Terms & Conditions
Closed Grants
Project grant for organizations
Supporting Arts and Cultural Projects with Community Impact
- Open to: Non-profit 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
- Review Terms & Conditions
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: Mar. 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.
- Guidelines
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
Arts learning project grant
Supporting Arts Learning Activities for Pre-K – 12 and Lifelong Learning
- 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
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
Artist fellowship award
Recognizing Outstanding Individual Artists
- Open to: Individuals
- Amount: $5,000
- Applications open: Mar. 3, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
- Application deadline: May 1, 2025, 5 p.m. PST
- Guidelines
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
Nevada heritage fellowship
Recognizing Our State’s Outstanding Tradition Bearers
- Open to: Individuals
- Amount: $5,000
- Applications open: Mar. 3, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
- Application deadline: May 1, 2025, 5 p.m. PST
- Guidelines
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
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
- Guidelines
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
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: Sep. 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST
- Guidelines
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
America250 public art target of opportunity grant
Providing Funding for America250 Agency Initiatives
- Open to: Individuals
- Grant Activity Period: October 2025 – July 4, 2026
- Applications Open: July 4, 2025, 8 a.m. PST
- Application Deadline: Sept. 4, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST
- Amount: Dependent upon size and scope of projects
- Guidelines
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
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
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
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
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
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
- Review Grant and Award Policies
- Review Terms & Conditions
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 theater companies, symphonies, orchestras, choral groups, and local arts councils statewide.
Browse the Nevada Arts Council Online Art Archives.
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Staff and technical assistance
Grants and Projects Analyst II, Stephanie
Montgomery
Management Analyst I, Alena Patton
Administrative Assistant 3, Alexandria Faulds