Indian Arts and Crafts Development
Related Programs
Examples of Funded Projects
Assistance to an Indian craftsmen's cooperative to plan a series of exhibitions to recognize and promote outstanding work by its members; assistance to an Indian tribe to plan fund-raising to operate a new museum facility; assistance to an Indian craftsman to locate a grant to set aside time for creative experimentation; assistance to an Indian artist to organize, publicize, and professionally install a one-person sales exhibition at an Indian Arts and Crafts Board museum; assistance to an Indian nonprofit organization to develop a comprehensive plan for a multi-facility cultural center.
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and excellence in management.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002, advisory and other services were extended to the general public and to an estimated 6,500 Native artists and craftsmen on a continuing basis. In addition, the operation of three Indian museums provided professional museum services to over 200,000 individuals.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Program planning assistance, such as the development of innovative educational, production, promotion, and economic concepts related to Native culture.
Complaints about imitation American Indian arts and crafts that are misrepresented as genuine handcrafts are referred to appropriate Federal or local authorities for action.
The three museums operated by the Board serve Indians and the general public: the Sioux Indian Museum, in Rapid City, South Dakota; the Museum of the Plains Indian, in Browning, Montana; and the Southern Plains Indian Museum, in Anadarko, Oklahoma.
Advisory assistance only; no grants or other direct financial assistance is offered.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, State and local governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, State and local governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Submit request to headquarters office.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Act to Promote the Development of Indian Arts and Crafts as amended; Public Law 74-355, 42 Stat. 891-2, 62 Stat. 759, 25 U.S.C. 305,18 U.S.C. 1158-9; Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, Title I, Sections 101-7; Public Law 101-644, 104 Stat. 4662-5; Indian Arts and Crafts Enforcement Act of 2000, Public Law 106-497, 114 Stat. 2219.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Acknowledgement usually in 14 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Required only if appropriate to the type of assistance offered.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-999.
Obigations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 07 $1,057,000; FY 08 $1,189,700; and FY 09 est $1,195,700.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
25 CFR 301, 304, 307, 308, 309, 310. "Fact Sheet: General Information about the Activities of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board." No charge.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Director, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Room 4004-Main Interior Building, Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Meridith Z. Stanton, Director. Telephone: (202) 208-3773. Use the same number for FTS.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
All requests receive a response. The depth and extent of assistance offered depend on: relevance to agency objectives; extent to which American Indians and Alaska Natives have had and will have control over any decision-making involved; artistic and/or professional quality and feasibility of the proposed project; anticipated benefits to American Indian and Alaska Native artists and craftsmen.
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