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: 05/01/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $50,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
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. 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.
This grant is administered in two separate payments during the two-year grant cycle:
- Once awarded, grantees may request the initial installment of their full 1st year of funding (50% of total award)
- Grantees must complete the Interim Report online with all applicable support materials by June 30, 2024. Upon approval of the Interim Report, grantees may request the second installment of their full 2nd year of funding (50% of total award)
- Grantees must complete the Final Report online by June 30, 2025, to remain in compliance and eligible for future NAC grants
Funding Infomation
Two Year Grant Amount: Up $50,000 ($25,000/year) based on budget.
Eligibility Criteria
Nevada 501(c)(3) incorporated nonprofit organizations that meet the following requirements:
- Must be based in Nevada as shown by the address on the organization’s IRS 990 form
- 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 fiscal agent)
- Must have active incorporation status with the Nevada Secretary of State showing evidence of good standing at the time of application
- Show an annual total revenue of at least $10,000 in your organization’s most recently completed fiscal year
- Have a mission that describes the arts as the primary purpose of the organization
- Provide arts programs or services on an ongoing basis throughout the year
- Have at least one paid part-time or full-time employee (Levels 2-5 only)
- Demonstrate at least three previous years of effective arts related programming
For more information, visit Operating Support Grant.
