Request for Applications: Project Grant for Artists (US)

The PGA is awarded twice a year for projects that take place during a specified six-month period.

Focus Areas

• Art exhibitions
• Performances
• Readings
• Concerts
• The creation of art
• Portfolio creation
• Curation
• Marketing/promotional activities related to an arts project

Funding Information

• Grant amount: up to $3,000

Eligible Expenses

• Funds may be used for relevant project expenses including applicant, collaborating, and/or production artist fees, facility costs (such as space rental), equipment (up to $500), consumable materials/supplies, production costs/materials, marketing and promotion, travel (accommodation and transportation only), and contracted services.

Ineligible Expenses

• PGA funds may not be used for:
  • Attending or support for classes, workshops, or residencies
  • Teaching classes/workshops
  • Expenses outside the 6-month cycle
  • Purchase of permanent equipment that exceeds $500
  • Projects that have been previously funded by the Nevada Arts Council

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant requirements:
  • 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 degree-seeking student in a field related to the type of grant for which they are applying
  • Artists working in collaborations must file one joint application with one individual as the primary applicant

Application Requirements

• Unexpired ID and proof of residency
• Narrative questions, such as:
  • Project details, timeline
  • Project goals, objectives, outcomes, evaluation methods, artistic concept
  • Impact on personal craft, broader community
• Grant funding budget table
• Artistic work samples
• Applicant and collaborating artist (if applicable) résumés
• Additional support material, such as:
  • Marketing and publicity samples
  • Evaluation forms, contracts, letters of agreement.

For more information, visit Nevada Arts Council.