FY27 Folklife Artist Grant (FLA)
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APPLICATION OPEN: May 1, 2026 at 8 a.m. PT
APPLICATION DEADLINE: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds remain available)
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 (no match required)*
ELIGIBILITY SNAPSHOT: Individual, NV Resident, 21 years or older, non-student
TIME PERIOD OF SUPPORT: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
STAFF CONTACT:
Brad McMullen | Folklife Specialist | bmcmullen@nevadaculture.org | 702-486-3739
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Folklife Artist Grant (FLA) supports traditional arts projects by folk artists and culture bearers. Eligible projects focus on the transmission of folk arts or traditions that are practiced, valued, and shared within culturally specific communities in Nevada. Eligible projects can be learning-focused, such as apprenticeships, mentorships, group learning activities, and cultural reclamation; or presentation-focused, such as exhibitions, performances, readings, concerts, and festivals focused on folk and traditional arts practices.
Projects must be complete by June 30, 2027. To stay in compliance and be 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. To ensure that their project is eligible in the category (folk and traditional arts), the applicant and/or project must meet the following requirements:
- Must talk with Folklife Program staff before applying
- Must be a member of the community whose arts are being presented and demonstrate a deep knowledge of the artistic practices and associated cultural traditions that will be taught
- 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
An individual may receive a Project Grant for Artists and up to two Arts Learning Express Grant, one in each cycle, if eligible. Applicants may receive funding for one Folklife Artist Grant per fiscal year.
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 (no match required)*
Grant funds may be used for artist fees (applicant, collaborating, and production), facility costs, permanent equipment (not to exceed $500), consumable materials/supplies, production costs/materials, marketing/promotion, and/or travel (accommodation and transportation).
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.
REVIEW PROCESS/CRITERIA
Nevada Arts Council staff will review applications for completeness and adherence to program requirements. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, demonstrate the artistic excellence of participating folk artists, and establish the artistic merit of the project as it relates to the cultural community represented.
Applications that meet all requirements will be 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.
*Grant award amount is subject to change based upon available funding.
HOW TO APPLY
- Contact Folklife Specialist staff before applying to ensure that the project is eligible: bmcmullen@nevadaculture.org or 702-486-3739.
- 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: applicant traditional arts practiced; cultural community; project details, goals, objectives; apprenticeship, group class, or community event details
- Grant funding budget table
- Artistic work samples
- Two letters of community support
- Additional support material, such as: marketing and publicity samples; evaluation forms, contracts, letters of agreement
- Review additional resources for applicants (Folklife and Grant specialists are available to coach applicants through the process and help to identify resources and solutions for challenges, including technical issues with the online grants management system, encountered in preparing the application.)
- If you need translation or language assistance, please contact the Grants Program at grants@nevadaculture.org