Nevada Education Grants

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada accepts proposals for grants from the Dream Tags Charitable Fund, focusing on wildlife conservation within Nevada. This fund is strategically aligned with the foundation's mission to engage Nevadans in wildlife conservation by restoring resilience in at-risk Nevada habitats through collaborative projects. The overarching goal is to support the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of big game, other wildlife, and their habitat, demonstrating a clear commitment to environmental stewardship and sustained ecological impact. The target beneficiaries of the Dream Tags Charitable Fund are 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, nonprofit educational institutions, and governmental entities that conduct projects exclusively in Nevada. The fund aims to impact Nevada's wildlife and habitats directly, fostering an engaged community in conservation efforts. The impact goals are centered around creating measurable improvements in habitat health and wildlife populations, ensuring that donated funds contribute to tangible, long-term benefits for the state's natural resources. The fund prioritizes projects that demonstrate measurable impact in accordance with its purpose, emphasizing on-the-ground habitat improvements. Key focuses include the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of Nevada's big game and wildlife habitat. The foundation seeks solutions to known problems identified through past research and monitoring, and encourages partnerships to leverage funds and achieve larger outcomes. This strategic approach ensures that resources are directed towards effective and collaborative conservation initiatives. Expected outcomes include restored resilience in at-risk habitats, improved conditions for big game and other wildlife, and increased engagement of Nevadans in conservation. Measurable results are crucial, with proposals required to demonstrate tangible impacts. Grantees are expected to provide quarterly reports detailing activities and project accomplishments, and projects are evaluated on criteria such as measurable outcomes, monitoring and reporting effectiveness, and consistency with the fund's operational guidelines. The foundation's theory of change posits that by strategically funding collaborative, measurable projects, they can achieve sustained positive impact on Nevada's wildlife and habitats, ultimately contributing to a healthier ecosystem.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

The Northwestern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that align with the objective of developing a diverse talent pool to meet the employment needs of Northwestern Nevada’s evolving STEM industries. Projects should address equity in STEM, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

This program provides funding to nonprofits, tribal organizations, disadvantaged farmers, and academic institutions to enhance the competitiveness of Nevada's specialty crops through marketing, research, and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated STEM schools in Nevada for professional development, educator stipends, and materials to enhance high-quality STEM education.

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve environmental justice and community resilience in underserved areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii by addressing issues like air quality, water contamination, and public health disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Nevada-based organizations for projects that reduce wildfire risks and enhance community safety through education and mitigation efforts.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This grant provides funding to public agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that protect and improve the natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and government entities in Douglas County to address the impacts of the opioid crisis through various community-focused initiatives and support services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

This funding opportunity supports individual folk artists in Nevada to preserve and share their traditional arts through community engagement projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and governments in Nevada for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality through watershed-based planning and implementation activities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Henderson and Southern Nevada to address community needs and enhance essential services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and legal entities in Nevada to support educational programs, public service initiatives, and pro bono legal services that enhance the legal community and accessibility to justice.

This grant provides funding for youth aged 8 to 18 in Las Vegas to lead and implement community service projects that positively impact their neighborhoods.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Nevada to support educational programs, cultural preservation, and community health initiatives for residents facing economic challenges.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Reno to host free, one-time arts and culture events that engage diverse communities and promote social impact.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada and San Diego that help single mothers, low-income children, non-English-speaking immigrants, and individuals with chronic diseases achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.