Neighborhood Voices for Individual Artist Projects is a fund that amplifies the cultural expressions, stories, histories, and heritage found within Oakland’s neighborhoods-particularly neighborhoods and their community members who historically have not received equitable investments of resources or recognition.
Donor Name: City of Oakland
State: California
City: Oakland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/12/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
This grant opportunity seeks applications from individual artists and cultural workers focused on building neighborhood vibrancy and community belonging. Projects may include, but are not limited to: Cultural heritage practices, performance programs in dance, music or theater, visual art and public arts projects, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and literary activities that are rooted in a sense of place.
Projects that incorporate the following are encouraged:
- Projects that lift-up the cultural identity of a people or the historical significance of a neighborhood;
- Racial/ethnic-specific communities or other types of communities that are under-recognized or lack visibility in Oakland;
- Neighborhoods with few formal cultural resources (such as, cultural centers, performance venues, art galleries, cultural education programs, etc.);
- Programming that fosters inter-generational activities that create together for a broader audience and community;
- Partners who are deeply grounded and engaged in the neighborhood where the program is based.
Funding Information
- $10,000 per applicant. No matching funds are required.
- Only one application to this category is allowed annually per individual and per project.
- Grant awards are taxable income. If the grant is awarded, grantees will receive a 1099 tax form from the City of Oakland.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proof of Residency: Applicant must be based in Oakland at the time of the application and maintain Oakland residency throughout the grant period. Applicants must submit proof of residency by submitting a recent copy of one of the following: utility bill (landline phone, PG&E, water, or cable bill), rental lease, or mortgage documentation. P.O. Box is not acceptable.
- Evidence of Insurance: Once the grant is awarded, the applicant must show evidence of
- Workers Compensation insurance, $1M per occurrence (if applicant has employees);
- Auto insurance, $1M per occurrence (applicable when using a vehicle is a part of the project, ex: shuttling participants from one part of the City to another)
- Current Oakland Business License/Tax Certificate: Once the grant is awarded, the applicant must provide a current City of Oakland Business License / Tax Certificate with Oakland address.
Eligible Expenses
- Artistic and administrative personnel salaries, wages, and/or fees
- Office, rehearsal or necessary rental space
- General office supplies related to the project
- Marketing, promotion and publicity expenses
- Equipment Rental
- City Permit Costs.
For more information, visit City of Oakland.