ArtsWA Tribal Cultural Grant Program

The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is seeking applications for its Tribal Cultural Grant Program. Donor Name: Washington State Arts Commission State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This non-competitive grant offers funding for Washington State Federally-recognized Tribes to support Tribal communities as they expand, enhance, or create space for art and culture that is respectful and responsive to each community’s needs. In 2023 the Washington State Legislature provided funding to the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) to support Washington Tribal Communities’ arts and culture. Funding will be distributed through a series of grants that may be used for a broad array of arts and / or cultural-related activities and programs. Grant Priorities Support Washington Tribal communities as they expand, enhance, and create space for art and culture, in a way that is respectful and responsive to each community’s needs. Support projects, programs, and services spanning a diversity of cultural/art disciplines and traditions. Foster equity and expand the creative economy by funding Tribes and Indigenous artists that have historically been excluded from government arts funding. Funding Information The current allocation amount per application this cycle is $18,000 per Tribe. The Foundation Funds Artist, teaching artist, and contractor fees Tribal museum support including, exhibitions, collections, enhancements, planning and consultations 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) Expenses for Tribal cultural classes. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be a Washington State Federally-recognized Tribe. Each Tribe may submit one application, but the application may support several different projects. For recipients of the Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) Tribal Arts Grant: You can apply at any time while the application is open, but you will be ineligible to receive Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) Cultural Grant funding until your final report for Fiscal Year 2024 is complete. Funds may support Tribal cultural activities: this will be determined by your Tribe including but not limited to language, foodways, gathering spaces, classes or mentorships, regalia making, carving, weaving, Tribal museums, support for culture teachers, and more. For more information, visit ArtsWA.