Supports nonprofits by improving access to resources, funding opportunities, and capacity-building services so organizations can increase impact across Nevada.
Nevada Grantlab’s recent grantmaking is defined by technical assistance: 15 of its top 15 recent grants in 2025 were marked for that purpose, with awards landing mostly in Nevada-based nonprofits. The pattern points to a funder that supports organizations by strengthening how they operate, not only by writing program checks. In the latest grants list, High Sierra Ahec in Reno received $17,397, the largest recent award shown, while several Las Vegas organizations received repeated $15,000 grants. That group includes The Just One Project, Help of Southern Nevada, Future Smiles, and Baby’s Bounty, each tied to technical assistance. The foundation also backed organizations serving different parts of Nevada’s civic and social infrastructure, from health access and mental health to food support and youth services. Its stated approach emphasizes access to resources, funding opportunities, and capacity-building services so nonprofits can increase impact across the state. With annual grants of $227,509 and total assets of $13,716,751, Nevada Grantlab appears to operate as a local funder with a consistent emphasis on organizational strength and service delivery.
Health and social support are visible in the recent grants list. High Sierra Ahec in Reno received $17,397 for technical assistance, and Future Smiles in Las Vegas received $15,000 for the same purpose. The grant records also show support for community organizations working in family and safety-net services: Help of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas and The Children’s Cabinet in Reno each received $15,000, both for technical assistance. Nevada Grantlab’s broader focus areas include health, human services, youth, food and nutrition, housing, and workforce development, which matches the mix of recent recipients. The foundation also backed Nami Southern Nevada in Las Vegas and Aid for Aids Nevada in Las Vegas, indicating attention to behavioral health and HIV/AIDS-related community support within its Nevada-centered portfolio.
The typical grant size is fixed at $15,000, with p25, median, and p75 all at $15,000. That clustering suggests a highly standardized grant pattern. The recent list also shows a small number of awards slightly above that level, including $17,397 to High Sierra Ahec and $15,112 to The Cupcake Girls. The grants shown are all from 2025, so the data reflects a current-cycle snapshot rather than a multi-year series. Nevada Grantlab is classified as a regular funder, and the available records do not show individual giving or program-related investments. The grant descriptions emphasize technical assistance, which fits the foundation’s capacity-building orientation.
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Most grants fall between $15K and $15K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$15K
About 93% of grants go to recipients in NV.
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Nevada Grantlab gives locally, and 93% of its grants go to recipients in Nevada. Las Vegas appears most often in the recent list, with awards also landing in Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Carson City. Outside Nevada, one recent grant went to The Cupcake Girls in Portland, Oregon. The recipient-country distribution is entirely domestic: 15 grants, or 100%, went to U.S. organizations.
The foundation supports nonprofits across arts, education, environmental quality, health, human services, workforce development, youth, law, food and nutrition, housing, and natural resources. Its recent grants also point to a strong emphasis on technical assistance and organizational capacity building.
The typical award is $15,000. In the grant data, p25, median, and p75 are all $15,000, showing that most recent grants cluster at that level.
Most grants go to Nevada organizations. The data shows 93% of grants are awarded to recipients in Nevada, with recent gifts reaching cities including Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Carson City.
Recent and stated themes include technical assistance, capacity building, training and coaching, and operational or process improvement. The foundation’s focus areas also include health, human services, youth, food and nutrition, housing, and workforce development.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Nevada Grantlab that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in communities where Sprouts Farmers Market has stores and located in a state where Sprouts stores operate. Grant funds are intended to cover direct program expenses.
Deadline: Due June 26, 2026
Who can apply: Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, be located in or serving CO, ID, MT, NV, or UT, and align with one or more priorities. Required documents include a recent financial audit (within 2 years), 501(c)(3) letter, W-9, and Supplier Form.
Deadline: Due August 1, 2026
Who can apply: Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and align with one or more priorities. Required documents include a recent financial audit (within 2 years), 501(c)(3) letter, W-9, and Supplier Form.
Deadline: Due August 1, 2026
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH SIERRA AHEC | RENO, NV | $17,397 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| THE CUPCAKE GIRLS | PORTLAND, OR | $15,112 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| VMSN OF SOUTHERN NEVADA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| THE JUST ONE PROJECT | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| SPREAD THE WORD NEVADA | HENDERSON, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| FUTURE SMILES | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| NAMI SOUTHERN NEVADA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| AID FOR AIDS NEVADA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| THE CHILDREN'S CABINET | RENO, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| NEVADA HEALTH FOUNDATION | CARSON CITY, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| BABY'S BOUNTY | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| HELPING HANDS OF VEGAS VALLEY | N LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| OLIVE CREST | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
HIGH SIERRA AHEC
$17,397TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
THE CUPCAKE GIRLS
$15,112TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
VMSN OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
THE JUST ONE PROJECT
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
SPREAD THE WORD NEVADA
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
FUTURE SMILES
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
NAMI SOUTHERN NEVADA
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
AID FOR AIDS NEVADA
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
THE CHILDREN'S CABINET
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
NEVADA HEALTH FOUNDATION
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
BABY'S BOUNTY
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
HELPING HANDS OF VEGAS VALLEY
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OLIVE CREST
$15,000TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
