Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 4, 1 April 2011 — NACF grants available [ARTICLE]

NACF grants available

April 29 is the deadline to submit for a Native Arts & Cultures (NACF) grant. NACF is dedicated to the revitalization, appreciation and perpetuation of native arts and cultures. Its grants support native cultural practices by investing in native artists and native eommunities with an emphasis on cultural development and stewardship. Four types of grants are available. NACF is accepting letters of inquiry for the first three listed here. The artist fellowship awards are by nominahon only. • The Artist and Community Collaboration Initiative is for native artists and nonprofit organizations to collaborate on artworks up to $10,000. • Artist Networks and Convenings Initiative is for nonprofit organizations or tribal entities supporting networks of artists for art conferences, convening groups of artists, supporting a master artist, and more, with funding up to $15,000. • Regional Collaboration Pilot Program for strengthening the arts and cultures infrastructure. These grants of up to $40,000 are for nonprofit organizations or tribal entities that are arts-focused, with preference given to organizations that offer-broad based services, including grants, professional development, market opportunities for artists, and/or provide opportunities within a specific field of practice. • NACF Artist Fellowships are up

to $20,000, and are for native artists to promote further development of their talents. Nominators will be invited by NACF. For information, visit www. nativeartsandcultures.org/programs.

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