Dollars for Art Grant Program
Overview
The Dollars for Art Program (DAP) was created in 1999 with a continuing grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB). DAP Grants are awarded for artistic endeavors and projects in both traditional and contemporary styles of visual arts, literature, music, theatre, and dance. DAP has funded over 266 arts projects to 130 unique artists, arts organizations, and community groups.
The Oneida Nation Arts Board (ONAB) reviews the applications and awards the DAP grants every year. The applicants are rated by a Peer Panel Review and funds are allocated by the ONAB based on the recommendations of the panel review.
The DAP program policies can be viewed here: Chapter 128 DAP Law
The grant application deadline is the 4th Friday of July every year. All activities must occur between October 1st of the current year through September 30th of the following year.
Grants
Professional Artist Award: Application and Final Grant Report
Available to a Professional Artist who wishes to work on a specific art project that will benefit an Oneida Community in the state of Wisconsin. A professional artist is defined as an artist who: has specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions), is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same art medium) and is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity. Grant activities must be open to the public. There is a preference for artists enrolled in Oneida Nation or an Oneida descendant, other Native American artists, or those connected to the Oneida communities in Wisconsin. No cash match is required, however, grantees must show how full award was accounted for in their final grant report.
There is a maximum of one Professional Artist Award available per fiscal year. Applicants may apply for a Professional Artist Award multiple years, however they must show evidence of growth. Award may not exceed $3,500.00.
Professional Artist Application | Professional Artist Final Grant Report – Coming Soon |
Artist Development Award: Application and Final Report
Available to intermediate or established artists who wish to work on a specific art project that will benefit an Oneida Community in the state of Wisconsin. Grant activities must be open to the public. An intermediate/established artist is one who has grasped the basic techniques of their art medium and is actively pursuing the artform. There is a preference for artists enrolled in Oneida Nation or an Oneida descendant, other Native American artists, or those connected to the Oneida communities in Wisconsin. No cash match is required, however, grantees must show how full award was accounted for in their final grant report.
Applicants may apply for an Artist Development Award multiple years, however they must show evidence of growth. Award may not exceed $2,000.00.
Artist Development Application | Artist Development Final Grant Report – Coming Soon |
Arts Starts Award: Application and Final Report
Available to those wishing to explore the arts and being an artist. The award may not exceed $750.00 and is to be used to fund a class or lessons in the art medium the applicant is interested in. Arts Starts grantees must share photos of what they created in their class or lessons with ONAP staff. Grantees can email their photos to Arts Coordinator Sadie at swilson1@oneidanation.org. There is a preference for artists enrolled in Oneida Nation or an Oneida descendant, other Native American artists, or those connected to the Oneida communities in Wisconsin. No cash match is required, however, grantees must show how full award was accounted for in their final grant report.
Applicants may apply for an Arts Starts Award multiple years, however they must show evidence of growth. There is a maximum of 2 Arts Starts Awards available per fiscal year.
Arts Starts Application | Arts Starts Final Grant Report – Coming Soon |
Community Group Award: Application and Final Report
Available to community groups or tribal programs for arts projects that are new and innovative or significantly enhance an existing program in a Wisconsin Oneida community. Applicants must hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; or an artist using a fiscal sponsor; or tribal department. Grant activities must be open to the public. No cash match is required, however, grantees must show how full award was accounted for in their final grant report.
There is a maximum of 2 Community Group Awards available per fiscal year. Award may not exceed $3,000.00.
Community Group Application | Community Group Final Grant Report – Coming Soon |