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The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to design a process and co-create a grant program specifically to support California Native American artists. This program intends to address and mitigate funding disparities and increase the visibility of Native American artists.
This initiative is a direct response to recommendations from a community-led meeting of Native American artists in California held in 2019, organized by the California Arts Council in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs.
This RFP invites proposals from individuals, sole proprietors, and organizations based in California, including certified small businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), 501(c)(3) organizations, and private for-profit organizations.
RFP Release Date: November 21, 2024
Optional Webinars: January 10, 2025, 11 a.m. and January 13, 2025, 5 p.m.
Written Questions Due: January 16, 2025, 5 p.m.
Questions and Answers Posted: January 22, 2025, 5 p.m.
NEW: Proposal Submission Deadline: February 17, 2025, 5 p.m.
NEW: Interviews (if conducted): March 3 –7, 2025
NEW: Project Timeline (approximate): April 7 – October 15, 2025
The CAC conducted webinars on Friday, January, 10 at 11 a.m. PST and Monday, January 13, 5 p.m. PST. A link to the recording of the January 13th session is now available in the posting on CAC’s “Work With Us” webpage and posted to the CAC’s YouTube channel. The same content was presented during both webinars, and the presentation slides can be found here.
Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted through a public inquiry process. Email CAC Procurement Analyst Carla Pareja at carla.pareja@arts.ca.gov no later than Tuesday, January 22, at 5 p.m. PST.
The complete RFP, including submission instructions and evaluation criteria, is available at: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/8260/0000033530.