Operating Support Grants (OSG) from the Nevada Arts Council (NAC) strengthen Nevada’s arts infrastructure by supporting general operations of non-profit arts organizations throughout the state.
Donor Name: Nevada Arts Council (NAC)
State: Nevada
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/11/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The most competitive applicants offer ongoing, sustained, high-quality outreach 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.
Funding Information
- LEVEL 1
- If your grass annual revenue is: $10,000 – $99,999
- You may request up to: $5,000
- LEVEL 2
- If your grass annual revenue is: $100,000 – $249,999
- You may request up to: $10,000
- LEVEL 3
- If your grass annual revenue is: $250,000 – $499,999
- You may request up to: $15,000
- LEVEL 4
- If your grass annual revenue is: $500,000 – $999,999
- You may request up to: $20,000
- LEVEL 5
- If your grass annual revenue is: $1 million or more
- You may request up to: $25,000
Grant Period
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Applying organizations must meet the following requirements:
- Must be based in Nevada (as shown by the address on the organization’s IRS 990 form) with the majority of arts programming, services or activities taking place in Nevada
- Must have federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with an effective date of exemption on or before January 1, 2020 (may not use a fiscal agent)
- Must have active incorporation status with the Nevada Secretary of State showing evidence of good standing at the time of application
- Must have a mission that describes the arts as the primary purpose of the organization. The Nevada Arts Council may request further information to verify eligibility.
- Not eligible for this grant: non-arts museums, children’s museums, science centers, public media organizations, preservation organizations, K-12 schools, colleges or universities, libraries, religious organizations, individuals, auxiliary support organizations (i.e., friends of xyz), units of government (including municipal, federal,
and state agencies/divisions)
- Not eligible for this grant: non-arts museums, children’s museums, science centers, public media organizations, preservation organizations, K-12 schools, colleges or universities, libraries, religious organizations, individuals, auxiliary support organizations (i.e., friends of xyz), units of government (including municipal, federal,
- Must provide arts programs or services on an ongoing basis throughout the year (this grant does not fund organizations whose primary focus is a single event)
- Must demonstrate at least three previous years of effective arts related programming
- Must show an annual total revenue of at least $10,000 (based on your submitted IRS 990 form and/or financial records)
- Must have at least one paid part-time or full-time employee (Levels 2-5 only)
For more information, visit Operating Support Grant.