Benefit to Oneida
Quality of Project
Management of Project
Who may apply
Requirements
Fiscal Sponsors
Activities not funded
Grant Amounts
In Kind Contributions
Peer Review Process
Appeal Process
Deadline
Guidelines For Community Grants
Review Criteria: Panelists use the following indicators to evaluate how well each applicant addresses the three ONAP criteria. Each application is judged on its own merit.Benefit to the Oneida Community:
Why is this project necessary?(40 points)
—An unmet need in the community has been identified and this project addresses that need.
— The project promotes inter-generational learning and/or youth involvement.Quality of the Project: What is this project? (30 points)
—The proposed activities are clearly explained and are consistent with the organization's mission.
— The artistic and technical expertise is of an appropriate quality for the activities.
— Proposed program component and activities appear to be appropriate in light of the project goals.Management: How will it be managed? (30 points)
—Applicant is an appropriate sponsor of the activity.
—There is appropriate staffing (paid or volunteer) for administering the project.
—There is adequate planning to insure successful implementation.
—The implementation of the project is clearly explained and logical.
—Estimated expenses and budget appear reasonable.
—Demonstrated community support through partnerships.
—The audience has been clearly identified and estimated attendance figures appear reasonable in light of past efforts.
—Appropriate promotional efforts will be made to inform the
general public about activities, including strategies for reaching the community.Who May Apply (applicant must meet one of the following conditions)
—The applicant must hold tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code; or
—The applicant must be an Oneida Tribal Program whose mission is to provide a community service.
—The applicant (a community group) is using a separate not-for-profit organization as a fiscal sponsor.Eligibility
—Applications who do not meet the eligibility requirements will be ineligible for panel review and will be returned to applicant.Requirements
—Applicant must contact ONAP staff about the proposed project prior to application due date.
—Applicant may not receive funds for this project from the Northeastern Arts Council, Fox Valley Arts Alliance, or any other organization receiving regranting funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board.
—Application must be received in the office, or post marked by due date.
—Project activities must occur during the specified grant times. Please check timeline.
—If past grant awardee, applicant has submitted final grant report.The fiscal sponsor, as well as the grantee organization, is fiscally and legally responsible for any grant award. The fiscal sponsor, with the applicant organization, signs the grant application. In addition, a written contract between the organization and the fiscal sponsor specifying the responsibilities of each party must be submitted with the application form.
Activities Not Funded (however, may be used as cash match in a project)
—Purchase of capital equipment (items costing more than $300 with a useful life of more than one year) or capital expenditures, e.g., renovation of existing facilities;
—Prizes or awards.
—Refreshments or receptions.
— Activities not open to the general public.Grant Amounts and Matching Requirements
—Applicants may request up to fifty percent of the total project costs.
—Grants must be matched at least dollar for dollar in either cash or a combination of cash and in-kind contributions.
—At least one-half of the amount requested must be matched with cash.
—Salary expense is considered a cash match.In-kind contributions are goods or services contributed to the organization by individuals, other agencies, or businesses that have a demonstrable cash value. These may include items such as donated or discounted space and equipment rental, printing, advertising, or other services. In-kind contributions are valued at fair market price and must be documented and capable of being verified upon request. The time of any nonprofessional volunteers will not be considered in-kind contributions.
DAP Peer Panel Review Process
Once an application is eligible, a community panel is assembled to review and discuss applications. Each application is reviewed on its own merit using the review criteria. Panelists score the application on a 100 points basis and the application is given a composite score.A panel is comprised of individuals from the Oneida community, the arts community, and the not for profit or business community with expertise in arts, business, or community affairs. The panels are chaired by an Oneida Nation Arts Board member who facilitates the meeting as a nonvoting member of the panel.
Panel Meetings
All panel meetings are open to the public. Applicants will be notified of the panel meeting date, place and time at least one week prior to the meeting.Applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting as, panelists may ask for clarification from the applicant as it pertains to the review criteria. Applicants for Community Awards and Artist Development Awards may make a five minute presentation on their project.
Reconsideration Policy and Appeal Process
The reconsideration policy is designed to review the method and fairness of the ONAP panel process concerning a grant application. The subjective panel's evaluations of artistic quality or merit, the quality of the artistic activity, or the artistic work of an individual artist are not subject to appeal. The amount of the grant may not be appealed.Applicants may request reconsideration of a funding decision if the applicant can demonstrate:
1. The panel or review team used incorrect review criteria; or
2. There was influence by an ONAP staff person or ONAP volunteer panelist having a conflict of interest ;or
3. Required information submitted by the applicant was withheld from consideration.Applicant must send a formal letter to the ONAP director stating the reason for reconsideration based on one or more of the three points above, and evidence of the grounds for appeal. The letter must be received in the ONAP office within 30 days of notification of the ONAP grant award in question. An appeals committee, appointed by the Oneida Nation Arts Board chair, will review all requests for appeal and make recommendations to the full board at its next business meeting. All decisions of the Oneida Nation Arts Board are final and may not be appealed further
Deadline for Community Awards Applications
Due
in Office or postmarked by:
the 4th Friday of July