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Wicahpi Olowan (WO) Music Program

First Peoples Fund

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Indigenous artists

Other requirements

  • Aspiring musicians
  • Existing musicians
  • Singers
  • Songwriters

Overview

A vibrant initiative based in Kyle, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Reservation that supports Indigenous musicians, singers, songwriters, and producers.

Location: Kyle, South Dakota, Pine Ridge Reservation

Program Components:

  • Free workshops
  • Concerts
  • Jam sessions
  • Additional music-focused events

Focus Areas:

  • Music instruction and skill development
  • Performance opportunities
  • Songwriting
  • Music production
  • Various musical traditions

Eligibility:

  • Aspiring musicians
  • Existing musicians
  • Singers
  • Songwriters
  • Producers
  • Indigenous artists

Costs: Free workshops and programming

Background: The Wicahpi Olowan Music Program provides accessible support for Indigenous musicians at all levels through free programming and community engagement.

What First Peoples Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
6
Total given
$2M
Median grant
$50K
Range
$50K–$1.75M
  • By dollars: Minnesota 90%, Oregon 3%, Wisconsin 3%. Top recipient cities: Little Canada, MN; St. Paul, MN; Warm Springs, OR.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Little Canada, MN

    Designated fund

    $1.75M

  • Minnesota Indigenous Business Allia · St Paul, MN

    Naeb 2024-004

    $50K

  • Warm Springs Community Action Team · Warm Springs, OR

    Naeb 2024-003

    $50K

  • Wisconsin Native Loan Fund Inc · Lac Du Flambeau, WI

    Naeb 2024-002

    $50K

  • Chi Ishbok Inc · Dowagiac, MI

    Naeb 2024-001

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Native americans
  • Music

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