Neighborhood Voices for Organization Programs is a fund that amplifies the cultural expressions, stories, histories, and heritage found within Oakland’s neighborhoods-particularly neighborhoods and their community members who historically have not received equitable investments of resources or recognition.
Donor Name: City of Oakland
State: California
City: Oakland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/12/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
This grant opportunity encourages applications from Oakland-based cultural community builders that are focused on enhancing neighborhood vibrancy and community belonging. Applications must be for re-occurring arts and culture programs that have been in place for 2 years at the applying organization. Programs may include, but are not limited to: Cultural heritage practices, performance programs in dance, music or theater, visual art and public arts programs, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and literary activities that are rooted in a sense of place.
Applications that incorporate the following are encouraged:
- Programs that lift-up the cultural identity of a people or the historical significance of a neighborhood
- Racial/ethnic-specific communities or other types of communities that are under-recognized or lack visibility in Oakland;
- Neighborhoods with few formal cultural resources (such as, cultural centers, performance venues, art galleries, cultural education programs, etc.);
- Programming that fosters inter-generational activities that create together for a broader audience and community;
- Partners who are deeply grounded and engaged in the neighborhood where the program is based.
Funding Information
- $20,000 per applicant
- Only one application to this category is allowed annually per organization and per program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proof of Residency: Applicant organizations must be based in Oakland at the time of the application and maintain Oakland residency throughout the grant period. Applicants must submit proof of organization’s residency by submitting a recent copy of one of the following: utility bill (landline phone, PG&E, water, or cable bill), rental lease, or mortgage documentation. P.O. Box is not acceptable.
- Registered Non-Profit: Applicant must be a registered nonprofit in good standing with the State of California and have IRS 501c3 status with a street address in Oakland.
- Federal Regulation Compliance: Applicants must comply with all federal regulations pertaining to federal grant recipients by meeting the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1963; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Americans with Disabilities Act and Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
- Evidence of Insurance: Once the grant is awarded, organizations must show evidence of:
- General Commercial Liability insurance, $2M per occurrence ($1M reduction request available);
- Workers Compensation insurance, $1M per occurrence (if organization has employees);
- Auto insurance, $1M per occurrence (if applicable); and
- Abuse and Sexual Molestation Insurance, $1M per occurrence (if working with vulnerable populations, which include but are not limited to: youth under the age of 18, the unhoused community, people with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s, Dementia)
- Arts & Culture Focus: Organizations that are not primarily arts and/or cultural providers are eligible only if this will be an arts and cultural program. Applicants must submit a list of prior program activities for the past 2 years.
*One-time events, Festivals, Sporting events, Conferences, Symposiums and Summits are not eligible for this grant opportunity.
For more information, visit City of Oakland.
