Overview
AHFP furthers CAH’s mission by encouraging progress in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia by supporting qualified individual artists and humanities practitioners who significantly contribute to the District of Columbia as a world-class cultural capital. AHFP recognizes the impact of individual artists and humanities practitioners within the District and supports the vitality that those individuals bring to the local community.
FY 2027 AHFP Request for Applications
The Commission on the Arts and Humanities seeks applications for the FY26 Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP).
| Release: | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline: | 5 pm ET, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Total Amount of Funding to be Awarded | Contingent upon budget availability |
| Anticipated Number of Awards: | Contingent upon number of applicants |
| Expected Amount of Individual Awards | Contingent upon budget |
| Anticipated Start Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Periods of Performance | October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 |
| Workshops and Live Chats: | RSVP here |
Incomplete or late applications or applications that do not follow the instructions and guidelines will be automatically deemed ineligible for review and funding. Prospective applicants should read through this RFA in its entirety before submitting an application.
Staff Contacts:
- Kayla Williams, Grant Manager | [email protected]
- Kerry Kaleba, Grant Manager | [email protected]
Discipline-specific questions about AHFP grants can be referred to CAH staff members as detailed below:
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Dance |
Kerry Kaleba |
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Craft & Design Arts |
Patience Rowe |
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Go-Go Artists |
Patience Rowe |
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Humanities & Literary Arts |
Kayla Williams |
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Interdisciplinary |
Tanya Myers |
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Media Arts |
Mauricio Pita |
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Music |
Robert Nunez |
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Teaching Artists |
Andrea Brown |
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Theatre & Performing Arts |
Shari Feldman |
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Visual Arts |
Benjamin Wills |
View the FY25 AHFP documents by downloading the PDFs of the RFA as well as Q&As, or navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.
Table of Contents
- Description of Funding Opportunity
- Award Information
- Eligibility Information
- Application and Submission Information
- Application and Review Process
- Review Criteria
- Award Administration Information
- CAH Contacts
- Addendum A: Work Samples and Supplementary Materials
- Addendum B: Definitions