Dollars for Art Grant Program

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.

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.

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.

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.