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Find similar grantsWoodland Indian Arts Initiative Grant is sponsored by Wisconsin Arts Board. This initiative promotes and develops cultural and economic support for traditional and contemporary Native American arts in Wisconsin, distributing funds from Gaming Compact monies to support artistic activities among Wisconsin's tribes, bands, and urban Indian communities.
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Woodland Indian Arts (WIA) Program Woodland Indian Arts (WIA) Program FY26 Application Calendar Beginning Date for Project Activities End Date for Project Activities Final Report Due December 31, 2026 January 31, 2027 Do you have Woodland Indian Arts related questions? Contact Kaitlyn Berle via email ( kaitlyn. berle@wisconsin.
gov ) or via phone ( 608-266-8106 ). Do you have SmartSimple or accessibility related questions? Amelia Schaetzke via email ( amelia.
schaetzke@wisconsin. gov ) or phone ( 608-264-8191 ). Grant Program Description The Woodland Indian Arts Program (WIA) is designed to promote and develop a foundation of cultural and economic support for traditional and contemporary Native American arts in Wisconsin.
As part of this work, the Arts Board annually distributes funds from Gaming Compact monies to support artistic activities among Wisconsin's tribes, bands and urban Indian communities. Types of Activities Funded Funding priority goes to activities that work to build a long-term structure of support for Native arts in Wisconsin.
These include but are not limited to: Professional arts administration positions in support of Native arts, Projects focused on the documentation, preservation, or revitalization of arts activities, language, foodways/food traditions, or cultural knowledge in Wisconsin's Native communities, Technical assistance and professional development to Native artists and arts organizations, Presentation and promotion of Wisconsin’s Native artists through festivals, markets, exhibitions, various media and other forms of presentation, and Planning grants in preparation for any of the above.
Planning projects might focus on engaging the arts to adapt to the continually changing environment, developing alternative ways of meaningfully engaging with the applicant’s community, or seeking professional development or training that supports planning or adaption. New, expanded or existing projects are eligible. Traditional and contemporary art forms are welcome.
For additional information on the grant program and reports on needs articulated by Wisconsin Native artists, see Award amounts are $1,500 - $6,000. See the guidelines for details on matching requirements and eligible use of funds.
Applicants must be Native-led organizations and/or organizations that provide direct services to members of Wisconsin’s Native American communities and: are a unit of tribal government or hold tax-exempt status from federal income tax under Section 501(c)3 of the are incorporated in and conduct business in Wisconsin and have been doing so for at least 3 years; conduct arts-related work that involves and benefits Wisconsin’s Native American communities; are the most appropriate sponsor for the proposed activities; and are able to match each dollar of Arts Board support with cash, in-kind, or a combination of the two.
Unincorporated nonprofit groups and incorporated nonprofit organizations that have been doing mission-related work for at least three years but lack 501(c)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can apply using a separate nonprofit organization as a fiscal receiver. See the guidelines for more discussion of working with fiscal receivers. Submit an electronic WIA grant application by 3 pm on the due date .
The program guidelines provide detailed guidance on completing and submitting the application, budget, and work samples. Note : Only one application per institution is permitted. Application Timeline for FY26 Early March 2026 : Grant Program Panel meets to review applications March 17, 2026 : WAB votes on panel’s funding recommendations March 2026 : Contracts are mailed to successful applicants.
Awardees must sign and return contracts and other required paperwork. Checks will be issued upon WAB receipt of all necessary materials.
March 18, 2026 : Projects can begin December 31, 2026 : Project end date Resources for Grant Applicants Credit Line and Logo Use Form Open Door Arts Accessibility Self Assessment SmartSimple registration demo Updating your Organization's Mission Statement and Organizational History FY26 Activities will run from March 18 - December 31, 2026 Panel meetings are livestreamed on the WI Arts Board's YouTube channel.
These meetings are open to the public. All applicants are encouraged to observe. If you wish to view the panel’s discussion of your application, you will find that recording in the Grant Review Panel Meetings playlist on the Arts Board's YouTube channel.
FY26 D eadline: January 31, 2027 FY25 Deadline: December 31, 2026 FY24 Deadline : December 31, 2025 Final reports can be completed through WAB's online application system, SmartSimple . Prior to FY20, WAB used JotForm for final reports. Join the Arts Board mailing list!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that provide direct services to members of Wisconsin's Indian communities and are a unit of tribal government or hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3, incorporated and conducting business in Wiscon…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500 - $4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Woodland Indian Arts Initiative Grant is funded by Wisconsin Arts Board. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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