FY27 Project Grant for Artists (PGA27)
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APPLICATION OPEN: January 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. PT
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 (no match)*
ELIGIBILITY SNAPSHOT: Individual, NV Resident, 21 years or older, non-student
TIME PERIOD OF SUPPORT: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
*The Project Grant for Artists will be moving to an annual cycle of support. Two cycles of applications will be reduced to one per year.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Sapira Cheuk | Artist Services Specialist scheuk@nevadaculture.org 702-486-3744
Stephen Reid | Artist Services Specialist sreid@nevadaculture.org 775-687-7108
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Project Grant for Artists (PGA) from the Nevada Arts Council supports individual artists in the production and/or presentation of artistic projects. 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. Examples of eligible projects include art exhibitions, performances, readings, concerts, the creation of art, portfolio creation, curation, and marketing/promotional activities related to an arts project.
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.
- 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 a degree-seeking student in a field related to the type of grant for which they are applying
- Artists working in collaborations must file one joint application with one individual as the primary applicant
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 (no 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 may be used for relevant project expenses, including applicant, collaborating, and/or production artist fees, facility costs (such as space rental), equipment (up to $500), consumable materials/supplies, production costs/materials, marketing and promotion, travel (accommodation and transportation only), and contracted services.
In addition to the General Funding Restrictions in the current Grant and Award Policies, grant funds may NOT be used for:
- Attending or support for classes, workshops, or residencies
- Teaching classes/workshops (funds to support individual teaching artist residencies are only available through the Arts Learning Express Grant to artists on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory)
- Expenses outside the grant period
- Purchase of permanent equipment that exceeds $500
- Projects that have been previously funded by the Nevada Arts Council
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
- Clearly describes achievable objectives and outcomes
- Provides a clear budget with appropriate financial resources to support the project
2. Artistic Excellence (40 points)
- Demonstrates artistic excellence and achievement of applicant and any collaborating artists, groups, and/or organizations
- Demonstrates clear artistic concept including the unique artistic/cultural components and/or creative elements of the proposed project
3. Project Impact/Artistic Merit (30 points)
- Demonstrates impact to the artist’s personal craft and/or body of work
- Demonstrates impact to a broader community, such as the public, cultural community, or specific target populations
HOW TO APPLY
- 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.
- Complete the application below.
Resources
- Before filling out this application, gather the following narratives and support materials to make the process easier:
Unexpired ID and proof of residency
Narrative questions, such as:
- Project details, timeline
- Project goals, objectives, outcomes, evaluation methods, and artistic concept
- Impact on personal craft, broader community
Grant funding budget table
Artistic work samples
Applicant and collaborating artist (if applicable) résumés
Additional support material, such as:
- Marketing and publicity samples
- Evaluation forms, contracts, letters of agreement
2. Review additional resources for applicants
3. If you need translation or language assistance, please contact the Grants Program at grants@nevadaculture.org
*Grant award amount is subject to change based upon available funding.