Artist Relief Grant Application

Sierra Arts Foundation Artist Relief Grant is made possible by the CARES Act Funding allocated by the City of Reno.

Purpose:

To assist artists of all disciplines who are struggling financially due to COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety restrictions mandated by the CDC and the State of Nevada.

Eligibility:

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Resident of Reno
  • Practicing Artist
  • Facing financial hardship due to COVID-19

Important Dates:

  • Grant application opens on November 10th
  • Grant application closes on November 30th
  • Award notification by email on or before December 11th

COVID Artist Relief Grant

Application Instructions

Submission Procedures & Required Document

  • Online Artist Relief Grant Application
  • ID/Drivers License
  • W9

Applications lacking required documents or support materials will not be accepted.

  • Applicant must be a Reno resident.
  • Applicant is 18 years old or older.
  • Applicant is a practicing artist able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their artistic career.
  • Applicant can provide and upload current Nevada Driver License/IdentificationCard.
  • Applicant can provide and upload W9.
  • Applicant is NOT an employee, board member, or director of Sierra Arts Foundation

ID/Drivers License

Photocopy of a Nevada Identification Card, Nevada Drivers License.  (PDF or JPG Format)

W9

Completed and signed W9 form.

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In 1987 Sierra Arts Foundation began awarding grants to artists of all disciplines living within a 100-mile radius.

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Sierra Arts Foundation
17 S. Virginia St. Suite 120
Reno, NV 89501

(775) 329-2787

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Saturday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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