ArtsWA’s Grants to Tribal Communities will support Washington Tribal communities as they expand, enhance, or create space for art and culture that is respectful and responsive to each community’s needs.
Donor Name: Washington State Arts Commission
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Tribal Arts Grant is a non-competitive process meant to support the expansion of Tribal/Indigenous arts, culture, the creative economy, and the passing of ancestral knowledge. Washington State Federally Recognized Tribes are eligible for this funding.
ArtsWA’s Tribal Arts Grant Priorities:
- Expand arts participation by ensuring that communities across the entire state of Washington have access to culturally relevant arts experiences.
- Support projects, programs, and services spanning a diversity of artistic disciplines and traditions.
- Foster equity and expand the creative economy by funding groups that have historically been excluded from government arts funding.
Funding Information
Tribes can request up to $18,000.
Uses of funds
- Artist, teaching artist, and contractor fees
- Tribal museum enhancements
- Rent (equipment or space)
- Travel expenses for in-state artists or consultants
- Materials, supplies, software, and technology
- Administrative expenses, including printing costs, postage, and other administrative fees
- Fees for increasing access to programming such as closed captioning, translation services, interpreters, or consultant support on these efforts
- Support of Native/Indigenous artists for start-up funds (business license, website development, technology).
Eligibility Requirements
Washington State Federally Recognized Tribe.
Evaluation Criteria
- Applications will be evaluated on completeness.
- All applicants will be contacted prior to award.
Who is not eligible?
- Individuals
- Non-profit or for-profit organizations
- Government agencies, universities, colleges, academic departments, and K-12 schools.
For more information, visit ArtsWA.
