grants
Roadway maintenance the topic at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/20/2023 - 1:19amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Chris Martinovich, PE, Transportation Manager at Carson City Public Works. He is project manager for Preserve Carson City Roads, a campaign designed to educate Carson City drivers about current roadway conditions, preservation solutions, potential funding sources, and what will happen if sufficient investments are not made to preserve our roads. Chris' presentation will be a status report on progress his project team has made to date.
Nevada Women's Fund Awards FISH with Annual Community Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/14/2023 - 9:06amLast week, The Nevada Women's Fund (NWF) awarded FISH their Annual Community Grant of $25,000.
This grant award will be devoted to the FISH Student Housing project and help alleviate the housing costs for women living within. This way, the women can focus on their higher education without the burden of housing costs which will empower their learning potential, uplift families out of generational poverty, and strengthen the community. This is a major recognition for FISH with Nevada Women's Fund's support of this first-of-its-kind Nevada pilot program.
Funding for Nevada nonprofit cultural organizations, projects now open
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/29/2023 - 9:16amNevada Humanities awards matching project grants—Major Project Grants, Mini-Grants, and Planning Grants—to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, education institutions, and government and tribal entities to support public humanities projects across Nevada.
RGJ local government reporter to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/22/2023 - 1:40pmThe speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Mark Robison, Local Government Reporter and Community Engagement Director at the Reno Gazette Journal. Mark is experienced in writing about complex and nuanced topics in easy-to-understand ways. In addition to his government beat, he also writes the RGJ's Fact Checker and Ask the RGJ columns. Mark is a 1987 graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas.
Nevada Humanities awards $194,000+ in grants to 30 Nevada Cultural Organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 5:10pmThirty cultural organizations across Nevada have been awarded $194,110 in Major Project Grants by Nevada Humanities.
These grants fund humanities projects across the state and benefit nonprofit organizations and government and tribal entities, including libraries, museums, and schools to fund public and educational programs in the humanities. Nevada Humanities Major Project Grants offer up to $7,500 to facilitate local cultural programs and explore issues that matter to Nevadans.
Notice of Public Discussion of possible Carson City CDBG applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 2:16pmNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public discussion on September 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (all meetings will be online, please see directions below) in order to discuss potential applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit additional citizen input on possible activities to be included in an application. It is estimated that approximately $400,000 will be available in total.
WNDD Nevada Speed Test Vital to Lovelock, Pershing $27M Broadband Grant Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 1:53pmData obtained from the Western Nevada Development District’s Nevada Speed Test Program was successfully used to support the grant application detailing the lack of adequate connectivity for residents in Lovelock and Pershing County.
Western Nevada Development District Board Approves Updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/09/2022 - 3:16pmUpdated CEDS will guide efforts to advance, diversify and strengthen the regional economy.
The Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) board of directors approved the 2022 update to its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), ensuring that the region has a roadmap to progress and prosperity.
Nevada Humanities Announces More Than $614,350 in Pandemic Relief and Recovery Grants Awarded to Nevada Organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 9:02amNevada Humanities has awarded 60 grants totaling $614,357.92 to 44 nonprofit organizations across Nevada.
Supported by the federal American Rescue Plan Relief Act (ARP), Nevada Humanities Relief Operating Grant and Nevada Humanities Recovery Program Grants help Nevada’s humanities-focused organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications Open for Nevada Humanities Relief and Recovery Grants - October Deadlines
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 12:36pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce a funding opportunity to grant $612,049 to Nevada communities through Nevada Humanities American Rescue Plan Relief and Recovery Grants.
Public meeting for the CDBG-CV Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 8:28amNotice is nearby given that Carson City will conduct a public meeting and information session on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order review the application process for the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV III State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Carson City Schools Foundation video provides donor and contribution information
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 8:50amWith the start of the new semester, the Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF) is rolling out a new video with more detailed information about how it uses the money donated to the organization and how contributions are made.
Carson City Symphony Association announces Carson Chamber Singers director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 1:36pmCarson City Symphony Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard “Ricky” Hutton as Director of Carson Chamber Singers. His connection with the Carson Chamber Singers goes back to the summer of 2019, when he directed the Singers in the June Pops Party concert in Carson City and the July 4th concert in Genoa.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss rifle range, emergency housing grants, new subdivisions and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:17amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Jan. 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Up for discussion includes improvements to the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, Grants for emergency housing, the proposed Little Lane Village subdivision and more.
Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:04amGov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.
WNC Continuing Education program offers more career training
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:15pmWestern Nevada College has revamped its Continuing Education program and is now geared toward providing career training and professional development, as well as offering a variety of personal enrichment classes like it has in the past.
Carson City Offering Business Supply Assistance While Supplies Last
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 12:05pmThrough the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Carson City was able to purchase personal protective equipment, including sanitizer, disposable gloves and masks, hand sanitizer, sanitizer stands, and cleaning solution in order to create a stock of supplies for Carson City businesses.
Notice of Public Discussion of possible Carson City grant applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:56amNotice is hereby given that Carson City will conduct a public meeting and information session on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order review the application process for the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, II & III, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Nevada receives $1 million in grants to improve water quality, reduce pollution
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 12:05pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection announced Tuesday that it has received $1 million in Clean Water Act grant funds provided by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency that will be used to complete 11 projects to reduce “nonpoint source pollution” and improve water quality across the state.
Nevada artists have until Jan. 29 to apply for NAC’s Artist Relief Grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:00amCARSON CITY — Nevada artists who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may apply through Jan. 29, 2021, for a $1,000 grant to be used to alleviate financial pressures due to COVID-19. Properly completed applications for the Fiscal Year 2021 Artist Relief Grant program will be entered into a process for randomized selection. If application requests exceed funding available, the Nevada Arts Council will prioritize geographic diversity and underserved populations.
Letter of intent deadline is Jan. 15 for Carson City Community Support Services Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 8:52amCarson City is now accepting letters of intent to apply for its Community Support Services Grant. Non-profit organizations and government agencies are qualified to fill out the Letter of Intent. Projects or programs must be for Carson City residents. In addition, your agencies proposal must meet one of the following critical needs of the community:
Pandemic life spurred more animal adoptions in Nevada, but economic difficulties remain a concern
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:43amOn Friday, March 13, as the state prepared to shut down, the fate of many four-legged, feathered and scaled residents hung in the balance.
Greg Hall, CEO of the Nevada Humane Society, which has a presence in Reno and Carson City, organized a late-night emergency call with staff. They discussed how to operate amid the threat of COVID-19, a potentially lethal virus that carried so many unknowns. Meanwhile, seven hours south, staff at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas braced for the worst.
From more family court judges to a tracking program for evidence kits, new laws take effect in Nevada on Jan. 1
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 2:10pmWith the new year, a new set of laws is once again taking effect.
Of the hundreds of bills the Legislature passed in 2019, nine finally became effective either in whole or in part on Friday with the start of the new year and as the next legislative session is set to begin in February.
Nevada Attorney General to be featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 12:29amAaron D. Ford, Nevada's 34th Attorney General, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. After two years in office and with two years left in his current term, General Ford will present a halftime recap of his accomplishments so far at the state and national levels, and the continuing challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Nevada officials give update on pending federal legislation as existing unemployment benefit programs to expire Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 3:56pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation provided an update Thursday to Nevadans about a federal stimulus bill and how the delay in the passage and enactment of the stimulus bill will adversely affect Nevadans.
Nevada lawmakers approve spending on $207 million in federal coronavirus funds
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 3:52pmIn a rush to avoid an end-of-the-year reversion back to the federal government, Nevada lawmakers have signed off on a plan that will allocate roughly $207 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief dollars largely to equipment costs and salaries of state employees.
Court rules in favor of Lyon County church, stops state from imposing further capacity limits on churches
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 3:22pmA three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday in favor of a Lyon County church that argued Gov. Steve Sisolak's pandemic restrictions on places of worship were a violation of the First Amendment, reversing a lower court's ruling and prohibiting Sisolak from imposing further restrictions on churches.
Carson City Symphony Association's 'Joyful Noise, A Holiday Treat' concert video streaming now
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 9:52amThe Carson City Symphony Association presentation of “Joyful Noise — A Holiday Treat” concert is available for viewing on the Carson City Symphony channel on YouTube here and from Facebook.com/CarsonCitySymphony here. The concert features John and Cherie Shipley with their Joyful Noise Chorus and Band. They have been performing "Joyful Noise" concerts each December since 2002.
Senator Square: Helping to give Carson City students in need a merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:38amMany in Carson City do everything they can to help the less fortunate, and those opportunities never cease being opportunities. With this in mind, the holidays are here, the semester at Carson High School is almost over, Christmas vacation, also known as winter break, begins Dec. 19, and there is another opportunity to be generous for those who have plenty.
Carson City Toyota donates $15,000 to Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County school districts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 5:17pmThe school districts of Nevada have long-faced critically thin budgets, but the impact of the pandemic has further increased those stresses. Locally, three school districts received extra funds today to help ease that stress, courtesy of Carson City Toyota.