REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA)
RFA-23-001
Native American and Indigenous Artists in California
Notice to Prospective Applicants
Single Award

In submitting your application, you must comply with the instructions delineated in this document.  Failure to comply with any of the requirements may result in rejection of your application.  By submitting an application, your organization agrees to the terms and conditions stated in this RFA.

This solicitation is published online in CaleProcure.  You must register online at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx.

The CAC considers this RFA to be complete and without need of explanation.  If you have any questions, notice any discrepancies or inconsistencies, or need any clarifying information, submit your questions to the Procurement Analyst, Carla.Pareja@arts.ca.gov.

Please note that verbal information provided by CAC will not be binding unless CAC issues such information in writing as an official addendum or as answers to the questions and will be attached with the advertisement in CaleProcure. 

Agreements entered into with State of California agencies will be completed as Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and shall be governed by the Terms and Conditions: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/GIA-11-2022.pdf.  Negotiation of the State of California Terms and Conditions will not be permitted.

RFA: Contact Carla Pareja, Procurement Analyst
Email: Carla.Pareja@arts.ca.gov

Project Overview

The CAC believes that uplifting and prioritizing the voices and needs of Native American
artists will strengthen California’s arts and culture sector and improve the lives of all
Californians. In partnership with the Governor’s Office of the Tribal Advisor, the CAC
convened a group of Native American and Indigenous artists based in California to
discuss the challenges, needs and opportunities for Native artists and communities. The
initial focus of the meeting was to plan a larger state-wide convening to be held at a
later date. However, the day’s conversation highlighted a number of needs the CAC
might address through a dedicated grant program, and the agency was able to outline
an opportunity for Native American and Indigenous artists as part of its 2024/25 grant
strategy approved by the Council.

To help the CAC, and the State prioritize the needs of Native American artists across
California, the CAC seeks to contract with a qualified consultant to design a process
and co-create a grant program to support Native and Indigenous artists. The goal of the
program will be to be address and mitigate disparities of funding and increase the
visibility of Native American artists. The CAC is committed to following through on its
promise to create opportunities for Native American and Indigenous artists. The
engagement of this contractor is an initial step in following through on this promise
You are invited to review and respond to this Request for Application (RFA), entitled Native American and Indigenous Artists in California.  This RFA will result in an Interagency Agreement with a UC, CSU, an Authorized CSU Auxiliary Organization, or a California State Agency/Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

CAC is looking for a UC/CSU/Authorized CSU Auxiliary in this work. Qualified applicant
partners will have:

• At least two years of experience engaging with California’s Tribal Nations (see
  proposal requirements for providing examples)
• Experience working with government institutions knowledge and/or experience in
  the field of philanthropy, grantmaking, development
• Knowledge and/or experience of community engagement design practices
• Functioning office located in California
• Ability to travel to Sacramento and other locations for in-person meetings

BUDGET

Budget for this project is $50,000, inclusive of all expenses and office costs (e.g., travel,
lodging, supplies, and materials, etc.)

RFA ADVERTISEMENT ON CALEPROCURE

For more information about the RFA and application process, visit: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/8260/0000031821