California: Neighborhood Voices for Individual Artist Projects 2022-23

Neighborhood Voices for Individual Artist Projects 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: $10,000

Details:

This grant opportunity seeks applications from individual artists and cultural workers focused on building neighborhood vibrancy and community belonging. Projects may include, but are not limited to: Cultural heritage practices, performance programs in dance, music or theater, visual art and public arts projects, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and literary activities that are rooted in a sense of place.

Projects that incorporate the following are encouraged:

Projects 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

$10,000 per applicant. No matching funds are required.
Only one application to this category is allowed annually per individual and per project.
Grant awards are taxable income. If the grant is awarded, grantees will receive a 1099 tax form from the City of Oakland.

Eligibility Criteria

Proof of Residency: Applicant must be based in Oakland at the time of the application and maintain Oakland residency throughout the grant period. Applicants must submit proof of 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.
Evidence of Insurance: Once the grant is awarded, the applicant must show evidence of
- Workers Compensation insurance, $1M per occurrence (if applicant has employees);
- Auto insurance, $1M per occurrence (applicable when using a vehicle is a part of the project, ex: shuttling participants from one part of the City to another)
Current Oakland Business License/Tax Certificate: Once the grant is awarded, the applicant must provide a current City of Oakland Business License / Tax Certificate with Oakland address.

Eligible Expenses