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FY27 Project Grant for Artists is a grant from the Nevada Arts Council that funds individual Nevada artists to support new or continuing arts projects across all artistic disciplines. The program helps artists develop their creative work, expand their practice, and share their art with Nevada communities.
Eligible applicants must be individual artists who are Nevada residents; organizational applicants should refer to the separate FY27 Project Grant for Organizations. Awards are up to $3,000 per project. Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis by a panel.
The application deadline for the FY27 cycle is May 1, 2026.
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FY27 Project Grant for Organizations Guidelines | Nevada Arts Council Resources for Grant Applicants Resources for Grant Recipients Apply to be a NAC Grant Panelist Nevada Touring Initiative 2024 Literary & Performing Arts Fellows Professional Development for Artists Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster Community Arts Development ▼ Professional Development Series Strategic Planning Assessment Program Resources for Grant Applicants Resources for Grant Recipients Apply to be a NAC Grant Panelist Nevada Touring Initiative 2024 Literary & Performing Arts Fellows Professional Development for Artists Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster Community Arts Development ▼ Professional Development Series Strategic Planning Assessment Program FY27 Project Grant for Organizations Guidelines APPLICATION OPEN : December 1, 2025 at 8 a.
m. PT APPLICATION DEADLINE : February 3, 2026 at 5 p. m.
PT GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $7,000 (1:1 cash or in-kind match)* ELIGIBILITY SNAPSHOT : Public institutions & NV incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. TIME PERIOD OF SUPPORT : July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Michelle Patrick | Community Arts Development Specialist mpatrick@nevadaculture.
org Lauren Frick | Community Arts Development Specialist The Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Project Grant for Organizations (PGO) supports the arts and cultural activities of organizations and public institutions. Funds may be used to support the execution of arts and culture project(s). Examples of eligible projects include art exhibitions, performances, readings, and festivals.
Some components of the project (including planning) may occur outside of the grant period of July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027; however, the primary, grant-funded portion of the project must occur within the grant cycle. To stay in compliance and be eligible for future Nevada Arts Council grants, grantees must complete the Final Report by the deadline stated in the award packet. Eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application.
Nonprofit Organizations : Must be based in Nevada* (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 a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.
gov Must have active incorporation status with the Nevada Secretary of State Must not be a current Operating Support Grantee *Organizations located in states that border Nevada may apply if most of the project (at least 75%) serves Nevada communities, and all awarded funds are used to support Nevada communities .
Public Institutions (including federally recognized tribes, state or local government, schools, public libraries, and institutions of higher education): Agencies that exist within the same governmental entity are eligible to apply independently when they have different/distinct mission statements and their own separate advisory boards.
Multiple departments/facilities within one agency may not apply independently Colleges/universities are limited to no more than one grant to the same academic department per fiscal year Individual schools and libraries within the same district/system may apply independently if they have their own budget and facility An organization may also receive Arts Learning Express grant, one in each cycle, in the same fiscal year but may not receive any other Nevada Arts Council grants during that fiscal year.
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $7,000 (1:1 cash and/or in-kind match required) * 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.
Funds must be used for relevant project expenses including but not limited to project administrative personnel/consultants, artist fees, contractor fees, facility costs, consumable materials/supplies, production expenses, marketing and promotion, and travel (accommodation and transportation only).
In addition to the General Funding Restrictions in the current Grant and Award Policies , grant funds may NOT be used for: Classes, workshops, and other arts learning activities (applications for classes/workshops must be submitted to the Arts Learning Project Grant) General operating support, including staff salaries Purchase of permanent equipment exceeding $1,000 Fundraising that benefits the applicant organization as a whole A review panel will adjudicate eligible applications using the criteria below and make funding recommendations to the Nevada Arts Council Board.
Grant awards may vary from requested amounts based on panel scores and available funding. For more information, please see the Grant Review Process in the current Grant and Award Policies .
Project Planning and Management (30 points) Project is well planned with a realistic timeline Demonstrates clear and achievable goals, objectives, and outcomes Involves qualified personnel to plan and manage project Budget reflects realistic costs and appropriate financial resources to support the project Community Impact/Artistic Merit (40 points) Clearly identifies and defines the target audience Demonstrates plan to reach and communicate information to the target audience Demonstrates strategic planning towards inclusive and impactful engagement for the defined community Identifies and describes methods to evaluate success, impact, and outcomes Project aligns with and supports the organization’s mission and goals Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and accessibility Artistic Excellence (30 points) Utilizes an effective process to select artists, arts professionals, groups, and/or other elements of artistic production or presentation Demonstrates commitment to artistic excellence as evidenced through the artists, arts professionals, and/or groups associated with the project *Grant award amount is subject to change based upon available funding.
Review the current Grant and Award Policies for additional information about the requirements associated with Nevada Arts Council Grants. Grant terms and conditions are subject to changing state and federal regulations during the grant period of performance. The Nevada Arts Council will post and inform awardees of any changes if/as soon as they are available.
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Before filling out this application, gather the following narratives and support materials to make the process easier: Narrative questions, such as: Grant funding budget table Full project budget table Additional support material, such as: Marketing and publicity samples Evaluation forms, contracts, letters of agreement Organizational printed materials Review additional resources for applicants If you need translation or language assistance, please contact the Grants Program at grants@nevadaculture.
org SOLICITUDES ABIERTAS : 1 de diciembre de 2025 a las 8 de la mañana PT FECHA LÍMITE DE SOLICITUD : 3 de febrero de 2026 a las 5 de la tarde PT MONTO DE LA SUBVENCIÓN: Hasta $7,000 (1:1 fondos paralelos en efectivo o contribución en especie) RESUMEN DE ELEGIBILIDAD : Instituciones públicas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro constituidas en NV según la sección 501 (c)(3) PERÍODO DE CONCESIÓN : De 1 de julio de 2026 al 30 de junio de 2027 PERSONAL DE CONTACTO : Michelle Patrick , Especialista en desarrollo de artes comunitarias; Lauren Frick , Especialista en desarrollo de artes comunitarias ¿CÓMO FUNCIONA EL PROGRAMA?
La Subvención de proyectos para organizaciones (PGO) para el año fiscal 2027 (FY27) financia las actividades artísticas y culturales llevadas a cabo por organizaciones e instituciones públicas. Los fondos se pueden utilizar para apoyar la ejecución de un proyecto artístico y cultural o de una serie de actividades relacionadas. Los ejemplos de proyectos subvencionables incluyen exposiciones de arte, presentaciones, lecturas y festivales.
Es posible que algunos elementos del proyecto, incluyendo los aspectos de planificación, se desarrollen fuera del período de la subvención, que abarca del 1 de julio de 2026 al 30 de junio de 2027. Sin embargo, las partes del proyecto financiadas con fondos del PGO deben ejecutarse completamente dentro del período establecido para la subvención.
Para cumplir con los requisitos y mantenerse elegible para subvenciones del Nevada Arts Council en el futuro, los beneficiarios deberán completar el informe final antes de la fecha límite indicada en el paquete de adjudicación.
ELEGIBILIDAD DEL SOLICITANTE Organizaciones sin Fines de Lucro: Debe tener su sede en Nevada (según la dirección que figure en el formulario IRS 990 de la organización) Debe tener estatus de exención de impuestos federales en virtud de la Sección 501(c)(3) del Código de Rentas Internas Debe tener una Identificación Única de Entidad (UEI) de SAM.
gov Debe tener estatus de incorporación activo con el Secretario del Estado de Nevada No debe ser beneficiario actual de una subvención de apoyo operativo Las organizaciones ubicadas en estados limítrofes con Nevada pueden solicitar financiamiento si la mayoría del proyecto (al menos el 75 %) beneficia a las comunidades de Nevada y todos los fondos otorgados se destinan exclusivamente al apoyo de dichas comunidades.
Instituciones Públicas (incluidas tribus reconocidas a nivel federal, gobiernos estatales o locales, escuelas, bibliotecas públicas e instituciones de educación superior) Debe tener su sede en Nevada Las agencias que forman parte de la misma entidad gubernamental pueden solicitarse independientemente si cuentan con declaraciones de misión diferentes o distintas y poseen sus propios consejos consultivos independientes.
Varios departamentos o instalaciones dentro de una misma agencia no pueden solicitarse independientemente.
Los colegios/universidades están limitados a no más de una subvención al mismo departamento académico por año fiscal Las escuelas y bibliotecas individuales de un mismo distrito/sistema pueden solicitarse independientemente ya que tengan sus propios presupuestos e instalaciones Los beneficiarios de PGO también pueden recibir la subvención exprés para el aprendizaje (Arts Learning Express Grant) en el mismo año fiscal, pero no pueden recibir otra subvención del Consejo de Artes de Nevada durante el mismo año fiscal.
MONTO DE LA SUBVENCIÓN: Hasta $7,000 (se requiere fondos paralelos de 1:1 en efectivo y/o contribución en especie) Los fondos de la subvención se desembolsarán como pago adelantado al recibir los términos y condiciones firmados o como reembolso. Hay que documentar el uso de los fondos de la subvención en el informe final, y deberá alinearse con los gastos propuestos.
Los fondos concedidos deberán usarse para cubrir los gastos relacionados con el proyecto, incluyendo, entre otros, personal administrativo/consultores del proyecto, honorarios de artistas, honorarios de contratistas, compra de materiales, actividades de marketing, costos de las instalaciones, gastos de producción y viajes (solo alojamiento y transporte).
Además de las restricciones generales de financiamiento en las POLÍTICAS DE SUBVENCIÓN vigentes , los fondos de la PGO NO se pueden usar para: Clases, talleres y otras actividades de aprendizaje de las artes (las solicitudes de clases/talleres deberán presentarse al proyecto de subvención para el aprendizaje de las artes) Apoyo operativo general, incluyendo los salarios del personal Compra de equipo permanente superior a $1000 Recaudación de fondos que beneficia a la organización solicitante en su conjunto PROCESO DE REVISIÓN Y CRITERIOS Un panel de revisión evaluará las solicitudes que cumplen con los requisitos utilizando los criterios establecidos a continuación y presentará recomendaciones de financiamiento a la Junta del Nevada Arts District.
La concesión de subvenciones puede variar con respecto a las cantidades solicitadas según las calificaciones del panel y la financiación disponible. Para obtener más información, consulte el proceso de revisión de subvenciones en las POLÍTICAS DE CONCESIÓN actuales.
Planificación y manejo del proyecto (30 puntos) El proyecto debe estar bien planificado con un cronograma razonable Demuestra metas, objetivos y resultados claros y alcanzables Involucra a personal calificado para planificar y manejar el proyecto El presupuesto refleja costos razonables y recursos financieros adecuados para financiar el proyecto Impacto comunitario /Mérito artístico (40 puntos) Identifica y define claramente la audiencia meta Demuestra un plan para alcanzar y comunicar información a la audiencia meta Demuestra un impacto amplio o significativo para la comunidad definida Identifica y describe métodos para evaluar el éxito, el impacto y los resultados El proyecto se alinea con y apoya la misión y los objetivos de la organización Demuestra un compromiso auténtico y de colaboración con inclusión y accesibilidad.
Excelencia artística (30 puntos) Utiliza un proceso efectivo para seleccionar a artistas, profesionales de las artes, grupos y/u otros elementos de producción o presentación artística Demuestra un compromiso con la excelencia artística como se muestra a través de artistas, profesionales de las artes y/o grupos asociados al proyecto *El monto de la subvención está sujeto a cambios según los fondos disponibles.
Revisar las POLÍTICAS DE SUBVENCIÓN actuales para obtener información adicional sobre los requisitos asociados con las subvenciones del Consejo de las Artes de Nevada. Los términos y condiciones de la subvención están sujetos a cambios en las regulaciones estatales y federales durante el período de la subvención.
El Consejo de las Artes de Nevada publicará e informará a los beneficiarios sobre cualquier cambio tan pronto como esté disponible. Completar la solicitud en línea.
Antes de completar esta solicitud, reúna las siguientes narraciones y materiales de apoyo para facilitar el proceso: Preguntas narrativas, como: Personal de gestión de proyectos Cuadro de presupuesto de financiación de subvenciones Tabla completa del presupuesto del proyecto Muestras de trabajos artísticos Material de apoyo adicional, como: Muestras de marketing y publicidad Formularios de evaluación, contratos, cartas de acuerdo Materiales impresos organizativos Revisar recursos adicionales para solicitantes Si necesita traducción o asistencia con el idioma, comuníquese con el programa de subvenciones.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists who are Nevada residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 2, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
FY27 Project Grant for Artists is funded by Nevada Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nevada. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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