Dollars for Art Grant Program Overview
The Oneida Nation Arts Board awarded grants through the Dollars for Arts Program (DAP) program. The grants were awarded to organizations and Oneida artists with funds provided by the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Oneida tribe.
Grants are awarded for artistic endeavors and projects in both traditional and contemporary styles of dance, literature, music, theatre, and visual arts. The applicants are rated by a Peer Panel Review and funds are allocated by the Oneida Nation Arts Board based on the recommendations of the panel review. All activities must occur between October 1st and September 30th of the next year. For more information about the Dollars for Arts Regranting Program contact Christine at cklimmek@oneidanation.org or call 920-490-3831.
The DAP Grant Making Process
- Oneida Nation Arts Board Approval of Review Criteria
The Oneida Nation Arts Board identifies and adopts application review criteria prior to the funding cycle. The approval review criteria is available to applicants and is used by all panelists during adjudication. - Notification of Grant
All grant programs are announced in the Kalihwisaks, the Oneida tribal newspaper. - Technical Assistance
ONAP is available to conduct workshops for individual artists and community groups in grant writing. ONAP is also available to assist in project development. Please call for appointments. 920-490-3831. - Prior to Application
All applicants are required to discuss project ideas with ONAP staff prior to application. ONAP will keep a record of applicants who make contact. - Application Deadlines
Due Date Applications are due in the office by 4:30 p.m. by hand delivery, or postmarked on the due date. Applications are received and reviewed by staff for eligibility as stated in the application guidelines; ineligible applications will be returned. - Peer Panelists
Panelists are recruited by the ONAP staff and board. A list of potential panelists with varying expertise and backgrounds are approved by Oneida Nation Arts Board (ONAB) prior to granting cycle. When ONAP receives applications, staff will select panelists with appropriate expertise and limited conflicts of interest from the board approval list. - Notification of Panel Meeting
All applicants receive notification of the day, time and location of the panel meeting at least one week prior to the meeting date. All meetings are open to the general public. - Application Review
The peer panel reviews each application using the guideline review criteria. Applicants for the Artists Development Grant and the Community Awards are strongly encouraged to attend the panel meeting. Peer panelists may ask applicants for the Artists Development Grant and the Community Awards some questions pertaining to the review criteria. The applicants may make a 5 minute presentation on their proposed projects. - Application Rating
Individual panelists rate and score each application on its own merit using the review criteria. The Panelist's scores are tabulated and a final composite score is given for each application for the Artists Development Grant and the Community Awards. The scores for the Oneida Fellowships are based solely on the strength of the application and the submitted artistic documentation. - Oneida Nation Arts Board (ONAB) Approval
ONAB determines funding awards based on panel's recommendations. - Notification of Awards
All applicants are notified of award or denial. Applicants who were funded will receive a contract and other materials. - Appeal Process
All appeals must be made in writing to the Director of the Oneida Nation Arts Program within 30 days of notification. - Payment of Grant Award
Applicants who are funded return signed contracts, vouchers, and other materials and payment is released. - Public Programs & Credits
All funded activities are open to the public and the Oneida Nation Arts Program and the Wisconsin Arts Board are given recognition in either written materials or in public display. - Final Grant Report
Final grant report is due 30 days after project is complete. - For more information:
Questions or comments can be directed to Christine, DAP Program Coordinator at:
cklimmek@oneidanation.org or call 920-490-3831
Grant Types
Oneida Fellowship
A $500 cash awards to individual Oneida artists for artistic excellence. There is a maximum of two Fellowships available per fiscal year.
Back to TopCommunity Grants
Available to community groups or tribal programs for arts projects that are new and innovative or significantly enhanced an existing program in the Oneida community
Back to TopArtist Development
Available to artists who have identified a special project that will enhance their professional development and benefit the Oneida community.
Back to TopPrevious Award Recipients
Oneida Nation Arts Program Dollars for Arts Re-Granting ~ FY12
Artist Development
- Judith Jourdan: $2,193
To bring Rosemary Hill to Oneida for intermediate and advanced raised bead working classes. - Gabrielle Barutha: $844
To continue studying at the Milwaukee Ballet School.
Community Award
- Oneida Museum: $1,443
To bring an exhibit by Samuel Thomas of raised bead work to Oneida. - College of Menominee Nation: $1,270
To write and perform theatrical pieces - Twashe?nutslu.nihe? Basket Guild: $1,951
To support making gift baskets for elders and bring master basket makers to Oneida. - Northeastern Dance Organizatio: $2,525
To support Oneida youth involved with the production of the Nutcracker Ballet and to provide tickets to the elementary school and community.
Fellowships
- Sandra Gauthier (raised beadwork): $500
- Louis Clark (creative writing): $500