Event Grants 

The City of Reno Arts & Culture Events Grants are awarded to arts and culture and non-arts nonprofit organizations for one-time arts & culture FREE events. The events funded by City of Reno Arts & Culture Event Grants may be anywhere within the Reno city limits and must be free and open to the general public. Events should be designed to attract the maximum number of people, as appropriate for the event and site. Funds may be used to support community festivals, special performances, exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and other events. Applicant can receive up to $7,000 of eligible event costs. Requires a 10% cash match.

To apply, please visit the City of Reno submission page.

• 2025 Arts & Culture Event Grants Guidelines PDF

A competitive application will demonstrate social impact beyond a traditional audience experience as well as a plan to reach diverse and underserved populations. Successful Grantee applications have met exceeded the following criteria.

• Engages participants through a variety of means
• Project times, locations, facilities, and technology are accessible to the public
• Understands the community it serves (geographic, cultural, economic, racial, educational relevance)
• Utilizes partnerships to effectively serve specific communities
• Collects participant feedback and uses the results to improve community-focused programming
• Demonstrates social, educational, cultural and/or economic relevance for the community

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations or public institutions under chapter 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or qualified educational institutions. Grants will not be awarded to individuals. Locations for eligibility require that the project take place in the City of Reno.

If you have questions about eligibility or for more information, contact Erica Hill through email or by calling 775-689-8459.

Elegibilidad

Organizaciones sin fines de lucro o instituciones públicas bajo el capítulo 501 (c) (3) del Código de Impuestos Internos o instituciones educativas calificadas. No se otorgarán becas a particulares. Las ubicaciones para la elegibilidad requieren que el proyecto se lleve a cabo en la ciudad de Reno.

Si tiene preguntas sobre la elegibilidad o para obtener más información, comuníquese con Megan Berner.

Timeline for 2025 Grant Cycle

• Aug 30, 2024: Grant Applications Open
• Sept 30, 2024: Grant Applications Close 
• Oct/Nov 2024: Grants Committee reviews and scores applications in a public meeting and makes a recommendation to the RACC
• Dec 11, 2024: RACC makes a recommendation for funding to City Council
• January 1 - December 31, 2025: Funded grant programming takes place

Final Reporting 

Grant funds will not be dispersed until final reporting is complete. Final reporting is due within 45 days of completion of your project or event. Organizations must submit a final budget for the project to show total expenses and revenues and demonstrate that the match was met. They must also fill out a final report that includes whether the project/event met the anticipated goals, outline the total number of personnel that worked on the project/event, the total number of volunteers on the project/event, an example from the project/event that strengthens the case for increased funding in the arts, and three photographs from the project. There is an audience survey component that is required this year. Forms will be supplied to organizations for audience survey. 

Additional Information and Resources 

Information Sessions

Arts & Culture staff hosted a virtual information session for our 2025 grants cycle on August 29, 2024. You can now view the recording of the workshop online.

Arts & Culture staff hosted a virtual information session for our 2024 grants cycle on August 30, 2023. You can now view the recording of the workshop online.

Additional Resources 

Visit the City of Reno Arts & Culture Artist Resource site for more information for artists and non-profits.

Past City of Reno Arts & Culture Event Grantees

If you have any questions about the City of Reno Arts & Culture Equity Expansion Grants, please contact Erica Hill through email or by calling 775-689-8459.

If you would like assistance in Spanish, please contact staff through email. 

*Si desea asistencia en español, comuníquese con el personal. 

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