Grant Applicants

Applying for Nevada Arts Council grants can be a highly competitive process for limited funds. The strongest applications demonstrate a thoughtful planning process that includes an understanding of the community to benefit from the proposed project, an assessment of needs, and a concise explanation of how the project was designed and how it will be funded. All applicants must read the Grant Guidelines thoroughly before beginning to work on your grant application. All Nevada Arts Council grant applications must be submitted through our online grants management system. To apply for a grant applicants must register for a Submittable account at nevadaartscouncil.submittable.com/login

*NEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023*
DUNS TO UEI TRANSITION: All organizations applying for funding from the Nevada Arts Council will be required to have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov in alignment with requirements from the National Endowment for the Arts. This UEI will officially take the place of a DUNS number as of April 4, 2022, which will no longer be required. You can register for a UEI number by reviewing the information below. More information will be forthcoming, and if you have any questions, please contact the Grants Team at grants@nevadaculture.org

• Quick Start Guide for Getting a Unique Entity ID (SAM.gov)
• VIDEO: How to Get Your Unique Entity ID (SAM)

Online Grant System

• Application Submission Guide (PDF)

FY20 Grant Workshop

• WEBINAR: FY20 Grant Workshop (Video)
• FY20 Grant Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Grant Writing Resources

• Grant Writing Tips for NAC (PDF)
• Calculating In-Kind Contributions (PDF)
• How to Write an Artist Resume and Biography (PDF)
• Folk and Traditional Artists – Biography Samples (PDF)
• ARTIST FELLOWSHIP GRANT – Discipline Definitions (PDF)
• ARTIST FELLOWSHIP GRANT (Contemporary) – Image/Video Upload Requirements (PDF)

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