ARTS LEARNING EXPRESS GRANT – Cycle b

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

*Currently, the only available funding for Cycle B application is for Arts & Health projects. Arts & Health projects are defined by the use of arts and creativity to aid in the healing, well-being, quality of life initiatives, and aging of Nevada’s residents.

Grant Activity Period:

• CYCLE A: 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
• Review Grant and Award Policies
• Review Terms & Conditions

GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $2,000 (no match required)*

ELIGIBILITY SNAPSHOT: NV incorporated nonprofit organizations (arts and non-arts), public institutions, and NV residents who are on Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artists Roster

STAFF CONTACTS:

Sogand Tabatabaei | Arts Learning Specialist
stabatabaei@nevadaculture.org
775-687-7103

Regan Margetts | Arts Learning Specialist
rmargetts@nevadaculture.org
702-486-3738

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

The Arts Learning Express Grant (ALX) from the Nevada Arts Council is designed to support short-term arts education programming. This grant is open to community organizations/public institutions and individual teaching artists who are on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory. To offer flexibility and expedite funding, ALX grants will be awarded on a first come, first-served basis for each cycle. Grant funds are limited, so early submission is encouraged.

ALX funds are divided into two six-month grant cycles:

CYCLE A: Activities July 1–December 31, 2025

CYCLE B: Activities January 1–June 30, 2026

Eligible applicants can receive up to two ALX grants per fiscal year, but only one ALX grant per cycle. The Final Report for the first grant must be submitted prior to receiving funds for the second grant. To stay in compliance and remain eligible for future Nevada Arts Council grants, grantees must submit the Final Report by the deadline stated in the award packet.

Eligibility

Teaching Artist Eligibility: Nevada Arts Council Teaching Roster Artists

• Only open to artists/groups on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory
• 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 be a U.S. citizen or have legal permanent resident status
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must not be enrolled as degree-seeking student in a field related to the type of grant for which they are applying
• Artists working in groups must file one joint application with one individual as the primary applicant

Hosting Organization Eligibility: Public Institutions & 501(c)(3) Nonprofits

• Must be based in Nevada* (as shown by the address on the organization’s IRS 990 form)
• Must have federal tax-exempt status
• Must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov
• Must have active incorporation status with the Nevada Secretary of State