Grant Writing Assistance

Throughout the entire year, DCCAH staff are available to help you develop the most effective grant application possible. DCCAH offers live group and individual assistance as you are preparing your applications and after they have been evaluated by the advisory panel.

DCCAH staff conduct general workshops where you learn everything you need to know about DCCAH and the steps to take to submit a grant application. At these workshops, staff and applicants discuss each opportunity that DCCAH offers to assist DC artists and arts organizations in sharing their creativity. To assist grant recipients, workshops will also include detailed instruction on how to properly complete final reports due at the end of each fiscal year.

FY13 DCCAH Workshop Schedule:

Date	Time	Topic	Location
Wednesday May 9, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Overview	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #1)
Wednesday May 9, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	UPSTART	DCCAH
Friday May 11, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	City Arts Projects	DCCAH
Monday May 14, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Arts Education Program	DCCAH
Monday May 14, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	East of the River	DCCAH
Wednesday May 16, 2012	9:30AM - 12:00PM	East of the River	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #2)
Wednesday May 16, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Community Arts Grant	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #2)
Wednesday May 16, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	Grants-In-Aid	DCCAH
Friday May 18, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Artist Fellowship Program	DCCAH
Friday May 18, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	Public Art Building Communities	DCCAH
Monday May 21, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Artist Residencies in Schools	DCCAH
Monday May 21, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	City Arts Projects	DCCAH
Wednesday May 23, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Cultural Facilities Projects	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #2)
Wednesday May 23, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	Cultural Facilities Projects	DCCAH
Thursday May 24, 2012	2:00PM - 3:30PM	DC CDP - Cultural Data Project	Online Webinar
Friday May 25, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	East of the River/Art Bank	DCCAH
Wednesday May 30, 2012	9:30AM - 12:00PM	East of the River	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #2)
Wednesday May 30, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Grants-In-Aid	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #2)
Wednesday May 30, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	Community Arts Grant	DCCAH
Friday June 1, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	UPSTART	DCCAH
Monday June 4, 2012	1:00PM- 3:00PM	Artist Fellowship Program / Public Art	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #1)
Monday June 4, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	DC CDP - Cultural Data Project	DCCAH - with representative from CDP
Wednesday June 6, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Arts Education Program	Dorothy I. Height-Benning Library (Room #1)
Wednesday June 6, 2012	6:00PM - 7:30PM	Artist Residencies in Schools	DCCAH
Friday June 8, 2012	1:00PM- 2:30PM	Public Art Building Communities/Art Bank	DCCAH

Grant Writing Tips

Do's

Follow exact order of materials requested in application form. Include different material in each packet or omit materials.
Be concise and to the point in your proposal. Lose clarity with a rambling or wordy proposal.
Highlight areas of interest in support materials (such as reviews, newspaper articles). Send multiple copies of work samples or one-of-a-kind material.
Send representative materials that highlight your work. Send so much support material that the panel is overwhelmed.
Use a reader-friendly font for your proposal, using bullet points and boldface type for emphasis. Use small type (10 point or less) or run margins to the edge of paper.
Use statistics and research that are relevant to your proposal. Use generalities, clichés, or facts and figures that are irrelevant to your proposal.
Proofread your proposal for spelling and grammatical errors. Make corrections by hand on application or cross out information.
Make sure you have submitted all the required materials. Attempt to submit any materials after application deadline.

Remember .... Your application is a reflection of your proposal.

Program at a Glance

Program Title: Grant Writing Assistance
Type: Outreach and Education

Goals

To assist applicants on how to apply for a DCCAH grant.

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