Wynn Resorts Foundation Pitch Fest Application

The Wynn Resorts Foundation (WRF) is proud to present Pitch Fest 2026, a competitive funding opportunity designed to support innovative nonprofit programs that create meaningful impact in our community.

For this one-time-only competition, WRF will award up to $200,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations who are selected as the competition winners. Only nonprofits located in Southern Nevada are eligible at this time. All applicants must have a form 990 or form 990 EZ from 2024 or 2025.

Awards will be as follows:
1st Place: $100,000
2nd Place: $50,000
3rd Place (up to two awards): $25,000

Selected semi-finalists will have the opportunity to present their proposed program and its community impact through a Pitch Fest presentation process. Funding requests should support a clearly defined program, project, or initiative with measurable outcomes and a plan for long-term sustainability.

Application Period: October 1 – October 20, 2026
Review Period: October 26-November 16, 2026
Semi-Finalist Notified: By November 30, 2026
Pitch Fest: Date TBD in Q4, invitation only and in-person presentation required

To view and submit an application or to review a complete list of eligibility requirements, please see below: