The Reno Rodeo Foundation Community Grants Program distributes funds into the community by means of financial awards to deserving non-profit service organizations. 

The Reno Rodeo Foundation distributes over $100,000 annually to local non-profit organizations.

The Foundation's grant program is a core component of our organization's contribution to the community. Non-profit service agencies that are working to improve the quality of life for northern Nevada residents are invited to apply for funds directly by submitting an application per the guidelines below.

2008 Grant Recipient Recognition Luncheon

The Reno Rodeo Foundation offers two distinct grant programs. 

Qualified 501 (c) 3 organizations may now apply for either a Community Grant or a Partnership Grant.  Please carefully review both grant programs before submitting an application.

RRF Community Grant Program

2009 Application Deadlines: January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1
On average, the RRF provides grants to 30 organizations annually

Community Grant Requests may not exceed $2,500 and are designed for programs/projects that directly serve children and families, such as camp scholarships, supplies, fixtures and equipment. 

Applications are accepted January - May. Applications received by the 1st of the month will be initially reviewed at that month’s Board Meeting. Recommendations are made monthly, but grants are awarded twice at the March and May meetings.

Applicants will be informed of their grant award status as per this schedule:

·         If you apply in January or February, you will be notified in March

·         If you apply in March, April or May, you will be notified in May

·         Applications for community grants are not accepted June – December.

Priority is given to organizations which significantly improve the quality of life for children with special needs or circumstances residing in northern Nevada. 

Additional priority is given to organizations with an operating budget that is less than one million dollars.

General operating requests, salary expense, academic scholarships and travel expenses are typically not funded.

DOWNLOAD: Community Grant Form (Word)

DOWNLOAD: Community Grant Form (PDF)

Requesting organizations may apply annually for either a Community Grant or a Partnership Grant, not both.  

RRF Partnership Grant Program

Application Deadline: October 1, 2008
Number of Grants Awarded: 2

The Reno Rodeo Foundation Partnership Grant Program is one of two grant programs offered by the Reno Rodeo Foundation. Two partnership grants are awarded each fall.

A total partnership grant is $15,000. 

$7,500 is granted at the time the request is approved and the remaining $7,500 is held as a matching grant for up to six months and is paid at the time a matching grant is secured by the requesting organization.  Additionally, the requesting organization must agree to the development of a relationship with the Reno Rodeo Foundation and must adhere to specific accountability and reporting standards.

Partnership Grant applications must be received by October 1st. Funds will be distributed in November.

Requesting organizations may apply annually for either a Community Grant or a Partnership Grant, not both.  

Priority is given to organizations which significantly improve the quality of life for children with special needs or circumstances residing in northern Nevada. 

Partnership Grant Applications will be available in August 2009

Please submit one copy of either grant application form and the specified supplemental materials to: 

Reno Rodeo Foundation
Marie L. Baxter, M.Ed., Executive Director
500 Ryland St., Ste. 200
Reno, Nevada 89502

info@renorodeofoundation.org