FY27 Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists
FY27 Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists supports Nevada artists and creatives with learning and related travel costs to build skills and advance their careers in the arts.
Funder: Nevada Arts Council
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Applications open) | Rolling, at least 30 days before the project (Application deadline) | June 30, 2027 or 45 days after event completion, whichever is earlier (Reimbursement claim)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 in reimbursement funding; no match required; July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports Nevada artists’ participation in professional development and skills-building opportunities through registration, transportation, and lodging funding.
Key Information: Applicants must be practicing artists or creatives, age 21 or older, with at least one year of continuous Nevada residency.
Description
The Nevada Arts Council’s Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists supports learning activities that contribute to significant professional and career growth in the arts. Eligible opportunities include conferences, workshops, classes, artist residencies, and seminars. Funding covers participation costs and related travel rather than broader creative-project expenses.
The program emphasizes an engaged artistic or creative practice and development opportunities with clear learning objectives and achievable outcomes. Activities must relate to the applicant’s artistic, business management, or technical development. Awards are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain available and paid through reimbursement of approved expenses.
