Grant Panelist Information and Expectations

The City of Reno Department of Arts & Culture (CoR A&C) is seeking qualified panelists for our 2027 grant programs. CoR A&C offers two annual grants with a period of support between January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Our annual grant programs support eligible nonprofit organizations and public institutions. Individuals are not eligible. 

The Event Grant provides support for a one-time arts and culture event. The Project Grant provides support for a project, program, or series of projects and programs. Panelists will be chosen for one grant program based on their expertise.  Learn more about our grant programs on our grants website. (Do to a recent website migration in June, some information is not updated). 

A qualified panelist should demonstrate experience in arts and cultural administration and disciplines such as project management, event management, nonprofit management, grant management, performance arts, visual arts, and arts education. 

Panelists will be offered a $400 honorarium for their time and expertise. Panelists are expected to attend one of two offered panelist orientations, score all grant applications in Submittable, and attend a virtual panel meeting (approximately 4 hours long or less). Panel meetings are not open to the public but are recorded for grantees to view. Panelists must not live or work in the Reno metropolitan area. 

Grant Panelist Schedule

Wednesday, September 2nd at 11:59 p.m. PT  - Panelist Applications Closes 

Late September - Grant Panelist Orientation

Wednesday, September 30th - Project and Event Grant Applications Due and Portal Closes for Grantees

Wednesday, October 7th - Panelists are assigned grant applications to review

Sunday, November 1st - All reviews must be completed and scores submitted by panelists 

First Week of November - Grant Panel Meeting

If you have any questions, please contact Erica Hill, Public Art Coordinator, at Hille@reno.gov