FY27 Arts Learning Express Cycle A (ALX-A)
Ends on
CYCLE A
- Application Open: May 1, 2026 at 8:00am PT
- Application Deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds are available)
- Time Period of Support: July 1 – December 31, 2026
CYCLE B
- Application Open: November 2, 2026 at 8:00am PT
- Application Deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds are available)
- Time Period of Support: January 1 – June 30, 2027
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $2,000 (no match required)*
ELIGIBILITY SNAPSHOT: NV incorporated non-profit 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, 2026
CYCLE B: Activities January 1–June 30, 2027
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
Eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application.
Teaching Artist Eligibility: Nevada Arts Council Teaching 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 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
*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.
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $2,000 (no match required)*
In some cases, an artist may charge more than the grant will support. It is the hosting organization’s responsibility to ensure that the artist receives full payment. 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 teaching artist fees, materials/supplies, 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:
- Private lessons, concerts, assembly programs, or lectures
- Attending classes or workshops
- Expenses outside the six-month cycle
Programming Requirements
- The grant-funded arts education programming must be an active hands-on educational experience in the arts or traditional cultural practices
- Supplementary activities such as readings, lecture-demonstrations and performances may accompany the educational activities but cannot be more than 20% of the programming contact hours
- A teacher or adult representative of the sponsoring organization must be present at all times during the program and if the artist is working with a large group of pre-K through 12th grade students, the adult-student ratio will be appropriate to the activity
- Programming contact hours should be four hours minimum and 20 hours maximum
An organization may receive an Operating Support Grant, an Arts Learning Project Grant, and up to two Arts Learning Express Grants, one in each cycle, in the same fiscal year.
REVIEW PROCESS/CRITERIA
Nevada Arts Council staff will review applications for eligibility, completeness, and adherence to artistic excellence and artist merit noted in the project requirements below. Applications that meet all eligibility and project requirements are awarded in the order in which they are received while funds remain available. A record of the review process is maintained for all applications. Grants are contingent on available funding as approved by the Nevada Arts Council Board. Project must demonstrate artistic excellence and artistic merit that includes the following:
- Project is interactive and hands-on
- Includes clear objectives and achievable outcomes
- Demonstrates connection to Nevada Content Standards for the Fine Arts and/or English Language Arts and Social Studies (pre-K – Grade 12 only)
- Addresses one of the following: Arts Education, Arts Integration, Arts for Social Development, Therapeutic Art Making
- Skill level must be appropriate for target audience
- Includes clear plan to evaluate the success of the arts education programming
- Involves qualified teaching artists/groups
- Must provide a clear schedule including educational contact hours
- Demonstrates an authentic and collaborative commitment to inclusion and accessibility
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:
- Narrative questions, such as:
- Project details
- Nevada Academic Content Standards (pre-K – Grade 12 only)
- Project management staff
- Teaching Artist contact hours and residency sites
- Primary area of focus (arts education, arts integration, arts for social development)
- Grant funding budget table
- Participating artists selection, biographies, professional references, artistic work samples (for teaching artists not on the directory)
- Letter or email confirmation of the teaching residency
- Letter of Reference (Pre-K – Grade 12 only)
- Artistic work samples
- 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
*Grant award amount is subject to change based upon available funding.