APPLICATION OPEN: While funds available  

DEADLINE: Dependent upon funding source – consult with agency  

GRANT AMOUNT: Dependent upon available funding (1:1 cash or in-kind match may be required)  

GRANT PERIOD: Agency approved period of performance

STAFF CONTACT: 

Stephanie Montgomery | Grants & Projects Analyst II  

grants@arts.nv.gov  775-687-7104 

How the Program Works

The Target of Opportunity Grant will provide targeted funding to  support various Nevada Arts Council initiatives. This grant will be open  the fiscal year, and grants will be awarded based upon available  funding. Any specific requirements for each initiative will be included  as an addendum to these general guidelines.

All funded projects/activities must be completed by the grant period  of performance. 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. Agency will provide the period of  performance dates upon funding approval.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the specific funding  initiative; however, all applicants must meet the Nevada Arts Council’s  general eligibility requirements. Eligibility requirements must be met  at the time of application:

Individuals 

• Must be a current Nevada resident and have been in residence for at least one year prior to the date of the 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

Organizations 

• Must be based in Nevada
• Must have 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 

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

Funding Restrictions

Please see the General Funding Restrictions list on Grant and Award Policies.

Review Process

Nevada Arts Council staff will review applications for eligibility  and completeness. Depending on the initiative, Target of Opportunity  Grant applications may be reviewed in a competitive or non-competitive  process. In either case, applications must demonstrate Artistic  Excellence and Artist Merit/Public Impact. Grant awards may vary from  requested amounts based on review criteria and available funding. For  more information, see the Grant Review Process in the Grant and Award Policies.

How to Apply

1. Review the Grant and Award Policies before  applying. 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 application questions and submit all required support material below.
3. Review additional resources for applicants. 
4. If you need translation or language assistance, please contact the Grants Program at grants@arts.nv.gov