Community Event Criteria
America250 Nevada welcomes proposal submissions for programs, projects, and events to be included on our website and communications. All submissions will be reviewed against the following criteria:
Non-partisan, free, and open to all members of the community, regardless of identity, race, gender, or political affiliation.
Align with the America250 Nevada Tent Pole goals: Celebrate, Learn, and Engage
Align with the national themes set by the American Association for State and Local History (Link to page).
Ready to activate and externally funded (exceptions are grant, scholarship or volunteer project applications)
No politicking during events, including campaign materials and apparel.
NRS 281A: State of Nevada government agencies cannot support political events. As a government entity, state agencies are required to remain nonpartisan and must avoid using public resources, funds, or personnel to support or oppose political candidates, parties, or campaigns. This prohibition ensures compliance with state and federal laws, including ethical guidelines and statutes such as the Hatch Act (for federally funded programs) and relevant state election laws. Government agencies are allowed to provide factual, nonpartisan information about policies or initiatives that affect the public, but they must steer clear of partisan activities.
Provide proof of community impact
Non-commercial use of logo, America250 or America250 Nevada Campaign.
Employ historical content that is evidence-based, accurate, authentic, and reliable
Agree to submit a post report by November 2026 with attendance, event recap and photo for use in final report to Governor Lombardo and Nevada State Legislature in February 2027.
OUTCOMES
America250 Nevada aims to bring us together as Nevadans with programs and initiatives that offer diverse and immersive opportunities to learn about our democracy, honor how we arrived here and engage in civic activities. In developing an event, program or project, at least one of these outcomes must be identified as a goal.
Celebrate: Events, programs or projects will honor and commemorate what defines the United States of America and unites us as Americans.
Learn: Events, programs or projects will help Nevadans understand and reflect upon the tenets of our democracy and the Constitution.
Engage: Events, programs or projects, will encourage Nevadans to engage in civic activity, including voter education and volunteerism.
Programs, projects, or events that are approved as community partners will be endorsed and promoted by America250 Nevada and will:
Promoted by America250 Nevada on website, email communications and in advertising, but will not be maintained, led, or funded by the statewide commission.
Receive authorization to use America250 Nevada branding and logo at the discretion of America250 Nevada staff. This can be revoked at any time the proposed plan diverts
from the submitted proposed event
Use of logos for fundraising or retailing of items using the America250 Nevada logo is strictly prohibited.
Logo Usage Agreement
America250 Nevada authorizes officially recognized programs, projects, and events to use the America250 Nevada logo and branding if:
The use of the logo is only for the use described in the request or proposed activity. Any other use is prohibited and shall constitute an infringement on America250 Nevada’s intellectual property. If significant changes are made, a new request will be submitted.
The limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license is for the sole and exclusive use of the applicant. The applicant may not sub-license the use of the mark without the prior written consent of America250 Nevada. Any sub-licensing of the mark will result in immediate termination of the license and the applicant must cease all use of the mark.
The license does not create a partnership or agency agreement. Neither the applicant nor its representatives may hold themselves out to third parties as an agent or representatives of America250 Nevada, nor shall they have any authority to take any action or enter into any agreement on behalf of America250 Nevada.
Applicants shall not:
Alter the logo in any way
Use any part of the logo as part of another word
Redesign, redraw, animate, modify, distort, or alter he proportions of the logo
Surround the logo with, or place in the foreground over, a pattern or design
Rotate or render the logo three-dimensionally
Add words, images, or any other new elements to the logo
Enclose the logo in a shape or combine it with other design elements or effects
Modify the size or position relationship of any element within the logo
Add additional copy to the logo
Sell or resell products or merchandise using the logos, or compete with merchandise offered by or through America250 Nevada, as the merchandise store set up on July 5, 2025.
Violation of any guideline or representation, as determined by America250 Nevada, may result in the immediate termination of the right to use