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Visit funder's website →Project Grants is a grant program from the City of Reno that funds nonprofits serving Reno's under-served populations through arts, culture, and community programming. Grants of up to $7,000 support project-based work that advances access, equity, and quality of life for residents who have historically had limited access to civic resources.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations serving under-served populations within the City of Reno. The program reflects the city's commitment to supporting community-driven initiatives that strengthen Reno's diverse neighborhoods.
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Room tax funds are awarded each year to non-profit arts and cultural organizations to produce community events and innovative programming that serves citizens of Reno and draws tourism to the city. These grants make meaningful impacts in our community by expanding access to the arts and culture across the city for residents and visitors alike.
The City of Reno offers three types of Arts & Culture Grants to arts and culture non-profit organizations. If you have any questions about the Arts & Culture Grants, please contact Erica Hill either by email or by calling 775-689-8459. If you would like assistance in Spanish, please contact staffthrough email.
*Si desea ayuda en español, comuníquese con el personal por correo electrónico. Photo: 2022-2023 Work in Progress after school program at The Holland Project, 2023 Project Grant Recipient; Photo courtesy of The Holland Project. City of Reno Arts & Culture Project Grants support nonprofits who serve Reno's broad populations with arts and culture programming.
The grant applications ask organizations to demonstrate social impact beyond a traditional audience experience as well as a plan to reach diverse and under-served groups. This category is open to arts and non-arts nonprofit organizations. Awards support projects that engage at least one of Reno's traditionally under-invested groups in unique, creative activities or artmaking.
Under-invested populations may include one or more of the following: seniors, ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American), differently abled, new Americans, low-income, veterans and LGBTQAI+. Funded projects will encourage participation in the visual arts, craft, media, music, theater, dance, folk, history, or literary arts through events, performances, exhibits, classes and other arts programs.
Qualifying uses for funding include artist fees, public performance and exhibition costs, promotion, arts consultants, guest teaching artist fees, and materials and supplies directly related to the project. Applicants can receive up to fifty percent of eligible program costs, not to exceed $7,000. Requires a 1:1 cash match.
* 2026 Arts & Culture Project Grants Guidelines PDF ## Eligibility for Project Grants Nonprofit organizations or public institutions under chapter 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or qualified educational institutions. Grants will not be awarded to individuals. Locations for eligibility require that the project take place in the City of Reno.
If you have questions about eligibility or for more information, contact Erica Hill at HillE@reno. gov or 775-689-8459. Organizaciones sin fines de lucro o instituciones públicas bajo el capítulo 501 (c) (3) del Código de Impuestos Internos o instituciones educativas calificadas.
No se otorgarán becas a particulares. Las ubicaciones para la elegibilidad requieren que el proyecto se lleve a cabo en la ciudad de Reno. Si tiene preguntas sobre la elegibilidad o para obtener más información, comuníquese con Megan Berner a bernerm@reno.
gov. ## Additional Information and Resources Arts & Culture Staff hosted a virtual information session for our current grant cycle on September 3, 2025. * View recording of the workshop. Arts & Culture staff hosted a virtual information session for our 2025 grants cycle on August 29, 2024.
* View the recording of the workshop. Visit theCity of Reno Arts & Culture Artist Resource sitefor more information for artists and non-profits. ## 2026 City of Reno Arts & Culture Project Grantees * Bruka Theatre Of The Sierra * David J.
Drakulich Art Foundation * High Desert Radio Project INC (KWNK Radio) * Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts * Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival * Reno Philharmonic Association * The New Reno Little Theater, Inc. * Asian Community Development Council * Latino Arte and Culture Photo:Pedrito Martinez Group performing at Wingfield Park as part of 2023 Artown, 2023 Event Grant recipient; Photo courtesy of Artown.
The City of Reno Arts & Culture Event Grants support one-time, free arts and culture events presented by nonprofit organizations. Funded events must take place within Reno city limits and be open to the general public. Events should be designed to attract as many people as appropriate for the site and activity.
Grant funds may support community festivals, performances, exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and similar arts and culture events. Applicants may request up to $7,000 in eligible event costs and must provide a 10% cash match.
* 2026 Arts & Culture Event Grants Guidelines PDF Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or public institutions classified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or qualified educational institutions. Grants are not awarded to individuals. Eligible projects must take place within the City of Reno.
For questions about eligibility, contact Erica Hill by email or call 775-689-8459. Organizaciones sin fines de lucro o instituciones públicas bajo el capítulo 501 (c) (3) del Código de Impuestos Internos o instituciones educativas calificadas. No se otorgarán becas a particulares.
Las ubicaciones para la elegibilidad requieren que el proyecto se lleve a cabo en la ciudad de Reno. Si tiene preguntas sobre la elegibilidad o para obtener más información,comuníquese con Megan Berner. ## Additional Information and Resources Arts & Culture staff hosted a virtual information session for the 2026 grant cycle on September 3, 2025.
View recording of the workshop. Arts & Culture staff hosted a virtual information session for our 2025 grants cycle on August 29, 2024. View the recording of the workshop.
Visit theCity of Reno Arts & Culture Artist Resource sitefor more information for artists and non-profits.
## 2026 City of Reno Arts & Culture Event Grantees * High Desert Radio Project INC (KWNK Radio) * Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts * Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival * Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Reno * High Desert Harmony Chorus * Reno Philharmonic Association * Northern Nevada Rural Concert Initiative * Asian Community Development Council * Latino Arte and Culture Art Belongs Here is a neighborhood placemaking and revitalization project that creates temporary and permanent artworks in public space.
This citywide initiative by the City of Reno and the Reno Arts & Culture Commission will encourage collaboration among artists, community groups, and businesses to create projects that transform spaces, nurture community identity, promote our vibrant neighborhoods, and demonstrate cultural diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants can request up to $15,000 in funding per project.
Grants must be matched 1:1 by applicants through cash or in-kind contributions (goods or services) or volunteer time. We are not currently accepting Art Belongs Here Grant applications.
Art Belongs Here Grant Guidelines ## Past Art Belongs Here Projects The following groups will be awarded funding for projects in 2023 in various locations throughout the City of Reno for a total amount of $45,841: * Be the Change Project and the Generator, for Wedekind Road "Kids at Play" Mural on Wedekind Road between Montello Street and Clearacre Lane * Custom Ink and students from the Honor Academy of Literature's National Junior Honor Society, for the Keystone and I-80 Wall Mural * Friends of Lake Park, for Lake Park Artistic Seating and Bike Rack * The Holland Project, for the HP Billboard Gallery series in 2023 * Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, artist Nathaniel Benjamin and the Washoe Tribal community, for the Rosewood Nature Study Area Visitor Center Murals The following groups were awarded funding for projects in 2021-22 in various locations throughout the City of Reno for a total amount of $24,500: Custom Ink and Eddy House, for the "Journey of the Truckee Trout" mural at Wingfield Park The Holland Project for the HP Billboard Gallery on Wells Ave in 2021-22 Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits serving Reno's under-served populations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.