Nevada Arts Councilgrant
Nevada Arts Council FY27 Folklife Artist Grant
- Who Can Apply: Nevada residents aged 21 or older who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents; folk artists and culture bearers who are not enrolled as degree-seeking students in a related field and who contact Folklife Program staff before applying.
- The Focus: Traditional arts projects that transmit or present folk arts and traditions within culturally specific Nevada communities.
- The Funding: Up to $3,000 (no match required).
- Key Requirements: Proof of Nevada residency and an unexpired ID; narrative responses on traditional arts practice, cultural community, and project details; a grant funding budget table; artistic work samples; two letters of community support; and a completed online application.
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardUp to $3,000 (no match required)
Program datesJuly 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
LocationNV
ParticipationRemote
DisciplinesFolk and traditional arts, Traditional craft, Traditional music and dance, Oral traditions and storytelling
Age range21–
Application notesApplicants must contact Folklife Program staff (Brad McMullen) before applying to confirm project eligibility. Review the current Grant and Award Policies before submitting. Applications meeting all requirements are awarded in the order received while funds remain available. Grantees must submit the Final Report by the deadline stated in the award packet. Translation/language assistance is available via grants@nevadaculture.org.
Contactbmcmullen@nevadaculture.org
Nevada Arts Council
Organization based in Reno