America250 Public Art Target of Opportunity Grant

As part of the America250 commemoration, Nevada artists experienced in murals and public art can apply for Nevada Arts Council FY26 America250 Public Art Target of Opportunity grants. Local artists will be paired with a Nevada municipality to create murals or public art that visually share stories that have shaped Nevada.

The commemorative cycle will award $275,000 to support America250 initiatives throughout the state. The goal is to have representation in all 17 counties and Nevada tribal nations.

We encourage concepts that align with Our Nevada Stories Project, a collaboration between the Division of Museums and History and Brad McMullen, our state folklorist.

This special funding aligns with the nationwide America250 commemoration and is made possible through room tax revenue allocated by the Nevada State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

• 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

Who can apply:

Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the specific funding initiative; however, all applicants must meet the Nevada Arts Council’s general eligibility requirements:

Individuals 

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal permanent resident status
• Must be a current Nevada resident and have been in residence for at least one year prior to the date of the grant application
• Must not be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a field related to the type of grant for which they are applying

Funding Restrictions

Please see the General Funding Restrictions list on Grant and Award Policies.

Review Process

Depending on the initiative, Target of Opportunity Grant applications may be reviewed in a competitive or non-competitive process. For more information, see the Grant Review Process in the Grant and Award Policies.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Review the Grant and Award Policies before applying
2. All applications must be submitted online using the Nevada Arts Council grant application portal, Submittable.
3. Review additional resources for applicants 
4. If you need translation or language assistance, please contact the Grants Program at grants@nevadaculture.org

Unsure if your project qualifies?

STAFF CONTACT:
Stephanie Montgomery | Grants & Projects Analyst II
grants@nevadaculture.org
775-687-7104