How to Submit Your Grant Application

Application Instructions

Detailed instructions and a list of required documents to submit your grant application. 

Please format your grant proposal documents in Word, PDF, and Excel (budget), collate all materials into a single package, and email Mary.Kummer@evergreen.edu.

1. Cover Letter (Word or PDF)

   Your title page should include the organization name, contact details, program title, grant amount requested, and the signature of an authorized person on institution letterhead.

2. Program Narrative (Word or PDF)

   In your grant proposal, explain your proposed arts and culture program and how it aligns with Tribal partnerships. Please describe how your institution's strengths contribute to promoting Tribal arts and cultures.

   • Describe your proposed arts and culture program, including your institution's purpose, goals, principles, and any collaborations with Tribal/First Nation communities and artistic endeavors. Include the physical locations where artmaking will take place.
   • Specify how your project supports Tribes, their art, and artists. Include your plans for continuing relationships with Tribes and share additional relationships that are in development.
   • Provide a detailed implementation plan for the program. Include activities, strategies, staffing, partnerships, and timelines. Clarify how funds will be used. If the application is for two years, provide a detailed breakdown for each year.
   • Include a progress plan and evaluative process that captures learning experiences.

3. Supporting Materials

   Include the following materials:

   • Letter(s) of Support from Tribal leadership, partnerships, and affiliations, with their intent to support the cultural arts program at your institution.
   • Cultural artist(s) work samples if available.
   • Detailed Program Budget: anticipated income and expenses, contracts with Tribal artists, and revenue from other sources. For any indirect rate regarding surpassing a 15% threshold, please email us with inquiries.
   • Program Roster of participants, including cultural artists.
   • Optional: Include any programs/brochures, news articles, letters, links to YouTube/Vimeo/website videos, and testimonials that support your cultural arts programming.

Sample: Program Roster