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Nevada Arts Council Operating Support Grant
Nevada Arts Council Operating Support Grant
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07-01-2025 | N/A | Match Required |
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Status
- Expected Number of Awards
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
- CFDA 00.000
Description
FY26/27 Operating Support Grant
Operating Support Grants (OSG) from the Nevada Arts Council strengthen Nevada’s arts infrastructure by supporting general operations of non-profit arts organizations throughout the state. The most competitive applicants offer ongoing, sustained, accessible programs and arts services or artistic programming in their communities. OSG funds support general operating expenses including administrative salaries and benefits, payroll expenses, insurance, facility space rental, utilities, and contracted and professional services. Operating Support Grants are awarded on a two-year cycle. Organizations will submit a full application in even fiscal years, and an Interim Report in the following odd fiscal year.Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
This grant is administered in two separate payments during the two-year grant cycle:
- Grantees must complete their Award Packet within 30 days of the receipt to receive Year 1 of their OSG funding (50% of total award)
- Grantees must complete the Interim Report online with all applicable support materials by June 30, 2026
- Upon approval of the Interim Report, grantees will receive Year 2 of their OSG funding (50% of total award)
- Grantees must complete the Final Report online by June 30, 2027, to remain in compliance and eligible for future Nevada Arts Council grants
Two-Year Grant Amount: Up to $50,000 total ($25,000 per fiscal year)*
The grant amount is based on the organization’s annual total revenue (see levels below). Depending on availability of funds, the organization’s award amount will be the same for each year of the grant. The Nevada Arts Council fiscal year runs July 1-June 30.
Required Match: 1:1 cash match
Contact Information
Michelle Patrick | Community Arts Development Specialist
mpatrick@nevadaculture.org
702-486-3732
Lauren Frick | Community Arts Development Specialist
lfrick@nevadaculture.org
775-687-7719