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

Deadlines

2012 Application Deadlines: January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1

Applications

> 2012 Community Grant Application - PDF

> 2012 Community Grant Application - WORD

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.

Please submit one copy 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