SEED Grant Information - A grant program for schools & community groups

Grant Application

Planting Seeds of Knowledge (SEEDS) is a grant program for schools and other community groups to work with qualified Native Artists in interactive and engaging residencies, workshops and performances. Our Artists are trained to work in educational settings with teachers and students, integrating curriculum, creativity, and culture.

Schools or not-for-profit organizations may apply for a SEED Grant that covers 75% to 100% of approved artist fees. Funding is available on a first come first served basis starting Oct. 1 until funds are depleted on Sept 30. Schools may apply for up to $3,000 in approved artist fees.

Funding for these grants is made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Oneida Tribe of Indians.

Indian Gaming Compact

2012 Update

1. Program will begin October 1, 2011 until funds are depleted or September 30, 2012 (whichever is first).
2. Complete application & grant agreement must be received by the ONAP at least 4 weeks prior to the proposed engagement.
3. For an application to be considered complete, it must include the signed application & grant agreement.
4. Please use one application & grant agreement per artist.
5. Schools/organization may apply for up to $3,000 SEED grants per school year.

Grant Guidelines

Funding cycle starts October 1 and ends when funds are depleted or by September 30. Applications are accepted in the order received.

One application per artist. Funding is available on a first come, first served basis. Organizations may apply for up to $3,000 in Artist approved fees per school year.

Schools may apply for up to 100% of the approved Artist fees as described in this roster. Other not for profit organizations may apply for up to 75% of the approved Artist fees for educational programs. This grant may only be used for paying the approved artist fees in this roster.

Other things to remember:

Mileage, lodging, some supplies, and special arrangements with artists are the responsibility of the applying school or organization.
Grant checks are made out to and sent to the school or organization.
The school or organization is responsible for issuing a check to the artist on the last day of engagement. An artist invoice including approved artist fee, mileage, & any other agreed upon fees, will be sent two weeks before the engagement.
Schools and organizations who have received funding, but have not submitted final evaluation and complete schedule, are ineligible to receive funding for the following school year.
Oneida Nation schools are not eligible for funding.

We fund

Funding is for educational activities only. Though "career days" "school enrichment days" and "classroom guests" are wonderful – we do not fund these sorts of activities.

Workshops (all day) are a 45-90 minute program done three to six times in a day, one day only. Total time in day should equal between 4 & 5 working hours (approx 270 minutes).
Residencies are a 45-90 minute program done three to six times in a day, more than one day.
Performance is a 45-60 minute program for multiple classes, minimum # of students required, please see individual artist's.
Teacher in-service are programs in cultural awareness, Native and Oneida cultured native ways for bringing minds together.

Eligibilities: Who can apply?

Public or Private K-12 schools in Wisconsin
Other not-for-profit organizations in Wisconsin (Max amount is 75% artist fees).
In "Good" Standing with ONAP by having submitted final evaluation & completed schedule forms for any SEEDS Grants, one year prior.
Complete application received at least 4 weeks before proposed engagement (complete application includes SEEDS application & grant agreement sign by principal/executive director.)
Oneida Tribal School may not apply for SEED funds.
Uses only artists from SEEDS Roster

How to Apply

1. Get a couple of fun people together to talk about bringing an Artist to your school and review our Artists. When you have a couple of good ideas . . .
2. FMI: Contact the Oneida Nation Arts Program to check on availability of funds and let us know your ideas, we'll help you get in contact with the Artists. E-mail us at Beth Bashara bbashara@oneidanation.org or call at 920-490-3833.
3. Contact the Artist to brain storm ideas for integrating curriculum and creating a dynamite residency (see "Talking to the Artist" sheet for questions to ask). Work out the idea and secure a date, time, grade level, number of students, and cost.
4. Fill in the application and grant agreement for each Artist you would like to bring to your school.
5. Be sure to get the principal's signature. He/she is the authorizing official and you know how important it is to keep him/her in the loop!
6. Send the application to the Arts Program at P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155, fax 920-490-3839, or e-mail it to Beth Bashara at least FOUR (4) weeks before the engagement.
What does F-E-I-N mean?
FEIN is your Federal Employer Identification Number. Ask your school secretary or the person who pays the bills.

Talking to the Artist

1. Questions to ask the Artist are:
- Describe some of the programs you (Artist) have done in the schools.
- What are the ages of children you have worked with in presenting your program?
- How long does it usually take to do the project? (how many days and hours per day per group of kids?)
- How many students can you work with during a session?
- How many classes a day are you able to do?
- What sort of supplies will we need? (will the Artist provide some of the supplies?)
- What sort of space will you need?
- Do you need access to water?
- Will you need any sound equipment?
- What dates are you available?
- What can we expect as an outcome of the project?
- Will the child make something to take home? Or is it a group project?
- What do you expect from the hosting teacher? (i.e. will the teacher need to do finish the project or will the teacher need to prepare the students before the Artist arrives?)
2. Things to share with the Artist
- Special lessons that should be reinforced by the Artist's presentation.
- Current school issues you may want the Artist to touch upon.
- Information about any special needs children – their needs and how the Artist may need to adapt.
- Information about the school day, time you start, lunch periods, dress codes (anything that might be helpful for the Artist to know before coming to your school.)
- Directions to your school.
3. Establish the date, time, and expectation for the residency with the Artist.
- How many students per workshop.
- Is it a group project or individual projects?
- Number of workshops.
- How long will it take to complete?
- What should the school supply?
4. Get ready for the Artist
- Provide good directions to your school.
- Provide clear time information. "Clear time" is the time you would like the Artist to arrive at the school, not the time they are presenting.
- Be sure to GET the Artist's cell phone number and be sure to GIVE the Artist a good number to reach you, in case anything happens at the last minute.

Once we apply, then what happens?

1. The building principal and contact person will receive an award or decline e-mail within two weeks of submission of the application and grant agreement.
2. If you receive the grant, your school will receive a check and the Artist's invoice from the Oneida Nation Arts Program. The artistic invoice will include artist fee, mileage, & any other agreed upon expenses.
3. The SEED Grant check will be sent to the school, two to three weeks from the date you received the e-mail award letter.
4. Get a check ready for the Artist. It is the school's responsibility to issue a check to the Artist on the last day of the residency.

What happens after the residency?

1. Please submit an evaluation form and completed schedule form to ONAP. Be sure that lead teachers and administrations or coordinators evaluate the presentation. We also enjoy hearing how the students liked the presentation.
2. Share the experience in your school newsletter or community newspaper or tell your legislator. Spread the word about the cool things you are doing in your school (and please be sure to mention the Wisconsin Arts Board and Oneida Tribe of Indians as funders!) We also enjoy seeing any press or coverage you receive!
3. Start thinking about the next one!