The mission of Nevada Humanities is to connect and transform communities by sharing and amplifying the stories, ideas, experiences, and traditions of the diverse people of Nevada. It aims to create and support public programs across the state that articulate the Nevada experience and facilitate the exploration of issues important to Nevadans and their communities. These programs focus on preserving local culture and heritage, improving quality of life, enhancing education, and contributing to the state's economic health by stimulating heritage tourism and supporting the nonprofit cultural industry.
Nevada Humanities project grants support innovative humanities projects primarily for Nevada audiences or those enhancing understanding of Nevada's issues, culture, and heritage globally. They prioritize projects engaging diverse audiences and encourage a variety of forms such as media programs, documentaries, exhibitions, forums, discussions, workshops, research projects, publications, educational initiatives, and digital productions. These projects, drawing on the humanities, may explore Nevada state and local history, traditional culture, civic engagement, social justice, and contemporary issues, among others. They are designed to enrich Nevada’s cultural life and are often produced by organizations with a core mission in the humanities. Additionally, partnerships that bridge humanities with other fields are encouraged. Humanities scholars, with their specialized knowledge and skills, must play active roles in project planning and implementation.