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Tribal Arts Grant (Washington)

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Funding Amount

Minimum $18,000 per tribe

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tribal Arts Grant

Administering Agency: Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA)

Geographic Scope: Washington state only

Status: Pilot project launched in 2024, first program under Tribal Cultural Affairs initiative

Authorization: Established by state legislature in 2023

Focus Areas:

  • Expand arts participation in tribal communities

  • Facilitate access to the creative economy

  • Support tribal community-directed activities

  • Artist fees

  • Rent and capital expenses

  • Travel costs

  • Start-up costs for Native artists

  • Wide range of arts activities

    • Eligibility:

  • Federally recognized tribes within Washington state only

  • Approximately 29 federally recognized tribes share geography with Washington

    • Award Details:

  • Minimum Amount: $18,000 set aside for each tribe

  • Match Requirement: None (grants do not require a match)

  • Grant Structure: Government-to-government agreements (Indian Nation Agreements)

    • Program Context:

  • Funded through 2023 legislative appropriation of $1.7 million

  • $1 million dedicated to grant funds each biennium

  • Two full-time staff positions support the program

  • Part of ArtsWA's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan goal to "Deepen Relationships with Tribes"

  • Guided by 2022 Native American Ad-Hoc Committee recommendations

    • Support Services:

  • Technical assistance available for application preparation

  • Grants structured as government-to-government agreements

  • Ensures tribal sovereignty in grant administration

    • Goals:

  • Provide world-class education for Native youth and entrepreneurs

  • Encourage prosperous economy where Native communities fully participate

  • Support healthy and safe Native communities through arts and cultural learning

    • Contact Information:

  • ArtsWA Tribal Cultural Affairs Manager: Cheryl Wilcox, Cowlitz Indian Tribe

  • Program Coordinator: Todd Clark, Wailacki Indian Tribe, Round Valley Indian Tribes

  • Website: nasaa-arts.org/washington-tribal-cultural-affairs-program/

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Technical Assistance: Available to support preparation of applications
    • Grant Structure: Applications completed as Indian Nation Agreements (government-to-government agreements)
    • Match Requirement: None required

    Application Support

    • Government-to-government agreement process developed in consultation with tribal representatives
    • Draws on Centennial Accord and Millennium Agreement frameworks

    Note: Detailed application procedures and submission deadlines available through Washington State Arts Commission.

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