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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.
A competitive application will demonstrate social impact beyond a traditional audience experience as well as a plan to reach diverse and under-served 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.
Additional Information and Resources
Information Sessions
Arts & Culture Staff hosted a virtual information session for our current grant cycle on September 3, 2025..
View recording of the workshop.
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.
Additional Resources
Visit the City of Reno Arts & Culture Artist Resource site for more information for artists and non-profits.
City of Reno Arts & Culture Event Grantees
If you have any questions about the City of Reno Arts & Culture 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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