Grant Offerings

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.

How to apply for a Nevada Arts Council Grant:

1. Review the GRANT 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.
   Additional grant opportunities (including the Artist Fellowship Grant) will be announced in Summer 2022. 
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.

* denotes that the deadline has passed for this grant program for Fiscal Year 2023

ARTIST FELLOWSHIP GRANT (Visual Arts)

• Recognizing outstanding individual artists in Nevada
• Open to: Individuals
• Amount: $5,000
• Applications open: September 15, 2022 at 9:00 am
• Application deadline: November 4, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Guidelines (English)
• Guidelines (Spanish)

PROJECT GRANT FOR ARTISTS

• Provides project support for individual artists
• Open to: Individuals
• Grant Activity Period:
  • CYCLE A*: Activities July. 1–Dec. 31, 2022
    • Applications open: April 4, 2022 at 9:00 am
    • Application Deadline: May 6, 2022 at 5:00 pm
  •  CYCLE B: Activities January 1–June 30, 2023
    • Applications open: October 3, 2022 at 9:00 am
    • Application Deadline: October 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Guidelines
• Application Questions/Support Material

OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT*

• Supporting core operations of arts organizations
• Open to: Non-profit arts organizations (1-year opportunity for organizations who are NOT current FY22/23 Operating Support Grant recipients)
• Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Applications open: February 7, 2022 at 9:00 am
• Application deadline: March 11, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Guidelines
• Application Questions/Support Material

ARTS LEARNING PROJECT GRANT*

• Supporting Arts Learning Activities for Pre-K – 12 and Lifelong Learning
• Open to: Non-profit organizations and public institutions
• Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Applications open: March 7, 2022 at 9:00 am
• Application deadline: May 6, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Guidelines
• Application Questions/Support Material

ARTS LEARNING EXPRESS GRANT

• Supporting short-term teaching artist residencies
• Open to: Individuals on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster, non-profit organizations, and public institutions
• Grant Activity Period:
  • CYCLE A: Activities July. 1–Dec. 31, 2022
    • Applications open: June 1, 2022 at 9:00 am
  •  CYCLE B: Activities January 1–June 30, 2023
    • Applications open: December 1, 2022 at 9:00 am
• Application deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed activity (while funds remain available)
• Guidelines
• Application Questions/Support Material

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, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Applications open: February 21, 2022 at 9:00 am
• Application deadline: March 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Guidelines
• Application Questions/Support Material

FOLKLIFE ARTIST GRANT*

• Supporting the Work of Nevada’s Folk Artists and Culture Bearers
• Open to: Individuals
• Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Applications open: January 31, 2022 at 9:00 am
• Application deadline: April 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Guidelines
• Application Questions/Support Material

FOLKLIFE COMMUNITY GRANT

• Supporting the Work of Folk Artists in Nevada Communities
• Open to: Non-profit organizations with annual budgets of $30,000 or less
• Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Applications open: June 1, 2022 at 9:00 am
• Application deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds remain available)
• Guidelines
• Application Questions/Support Material

For more information on our FY23 Grant Opportunities, please see the archived video from our FY23 Grant Workshop Webinar held in January 2022.

• WEBINAR: FY23 Grant Workshop 1.27.22 (Video)
• FY23 Grant Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Resources

• Resources for Grant Applicants
• Resources for Grant Recipients
• Grants FAQ
• Apply to be a NAC Grant Panelist

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