Nevada Arts Council

BETTER EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS GRANTS

Quarterly grants available through the Arts Education Program, the Better Education through the Arts Grants (BETA) provide funding up to $750 for teaching artists whose work involves the planning, implementation, and/or evaluation of arts education programs. Grant funds encourage individuals as well as nonprofit organizations and government entities to broaden their skills through participation in career enhancement activities.

Online Submission Deadlines: 

• May 15, 2010 (for projects July 1-Sept 30, 2010)
• August 15, 2010 (for projects Oct 1-Dec 31, 2010)
• November 15, 2010 (for projects Jan 1-March 31, 2011)
• February 15, 2011 (for projects April 1-June 30, 2011) 

Postmark Deadlines for Supplemental Materials: 

• May 21, 2010 (for projects July 1-Sept 30, 2010)
• August 20, 2010 (for projects Oct 1-Dec 31, 2010)
• November 19, 2010 (for projects Jan 1-March 31, 2011)
• February 22, 2011 (for projects April 1-June 30, 2011) 

Eligible Applicants: Current recipients of ALFA or AIR grants are eligible for an organization BETA Grant. An applicant may receive either one BETA grant or one Jackpot Grant per fiscal year. (See Grants Program for information on Jackpot Grants.) All applicants are required to be a teaching artist, have U.S. citizenship or legal resident status, be a resident of Nevada for 12 months prior to application date and be at lleast 21 years old and not be seeking a degree-seeking student.

Guidelines | Grant Management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Professional Development Grant (PDG). PDGs are noncompetitive grants available throughout the year to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis while funding is available. PDG grants support constituent attendance at professional development activities and are up to $650 for out-of-state activities, up to $500 for in-state activities not sponsored by NAC, and up to $350 for NAC-sponsored activities.
Postmark Deadline: Available on a first-come first-served and reimbursement basis throughout the year.
Eligible Applicants: All applicants are required to be a Nevada resident for 12 months prior to application deadline, be at least 21 years old and not seeking an academic degree.

PDG Application | Grant Management