The mission of the Nebraska Arts Council is to promote, cultivate, and sustain the arts for the people of Nebraska. The Council endeavors to build creative leadership in the arts, forge partnerships to expand arts opportunities, cultivate resources needed to sustain the arts, establish the arts as fundamental to education and lifelong learning, use the arts as a catalyst for understanding among cultures, and advocate for increased awareness and access to the arts.
The NTP Sponsor Grants aim to promote arts engagement across Nebraska by financially supporting the presentation of performances or exhibits. These events, selected from the NAC Artist Roster, can be conducted in various formats including virtual, outdoor, or indoor settings, with a strict adherence to the prevailing COVID-19 safety procedures advised by local health authorities. Additionally, any event conducted within a school must comply with that institution's health guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for both performers and attendees. The grant prioritizes applications on a first-come, first-served basis, emphasizing the importance of timely submissions.