FY27 Project Grant for Organizations (PGO27)

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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

STAFF CONTACT:   

Michelle Patrick | Community Arts Development Specialist  mpatrick@nevadaculture.org   702-486-3732

Lauren Frick | Community Arts Development Specialist  lfrick@nevadaculture.org  775-687-7119

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

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.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

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):

  • Must be based in Nevada
  • 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

REVIEW PROCESS/CRITERIA

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.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. 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.
  2. Complete the application below

Resources

1. Before filling out this application, gather the following narratives and support materials to make the process easier: 

  • Narrative questions, such as:  Mission, history; Project details; Project management staff; Participating artists 
  • Grant funding budget table 
  • Full project budget table 
  • Artistic work samples 
  • Additional support material, such as: Marketing and publicity samples; Evaluation forms, contracts, letters of agreement; Organizational printed materials 

2. Review additional resources for applicants 

3. If you need translation or language assistance, please contact the Grants Program at grants@nevadaculture.org 

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