OVERVIEW
Projects, Events, or Festivals (PEF) furthers CAH’s mission by encouraging progress in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia by supporting Individuals and non-profit arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations who significantly contribute to the District of Columbia as a world-class cultural capital. This grant opportunity program goals:
- Provide access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences for all District of Columbia residents.
- Improve quality of life by supporting vibrant community projects within the arts and humanities.
- Strengthen the creative economy through investments in local individuals and organizations.
PEF is open for projects of all sizes that show District impact and engage District residents and visitors.
CAH encourages community-based projects that share characteristics such as geographic location, common interests, or community impact. Arts and humanities projects may include but are not limited to: concerts; visual arts exhibitions; literary readings; or festivals that feature dance, folk art, film, music, theatre and other art forms.
PEF Request for Applications.
The FY 2027 PEF RFA closed on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The FY 2028 PEF RFA will be released in spring of 2027.
Check out our FY 2026 PEF Grantees