Resource Details
Arts & Culture
The Woodland Indian Arts Initiative
Award amounts are $1,500 - $4,000 for an 11-month period
Eligibility
Applicants must be Native-led organizations and/or organizations that provide direct services to members of Wisconsin’s Native American communities and are a unit of tribal government or hold tax-exempt status from federal income tax under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; are incorporated in and conduct business in Wisconsin and have been doing so for at least 3 years; conduct arts-related work that involves and benefits Wisconsin’s Native American communities; are the most appropriate sponsor for the proposed activities; and are able to match each dollar of Arts Board support with cash constituting at least ½ of the match. The other half of the match can be in-kind, cash, or a combination of the two.
Top Benefits
- Documentation of arts activities and cultural knowledge in Wisconsin’s Native communities
- Technical assistance and professional development to Native artists and arts organizations
- - Presentation and promotion of Wisconsin’s Native artists through festivals, markets, exhibitions, various media and other forms of presentation
Related Resources
Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Native Peoples, Veterans
Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This program is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, and preserve Native American cultures.