Overview
AHEP furthers CAH’s mission by encouraging progress in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia by supporting 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 has the following program goals:
- Provide access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences that work to advance student academic achievement in the District of Columbia.
- Strengthen the value of an arts and humanities education as a critical component of a student’s broader education.
- Support activities that are consistent with local and national learning standards for arts and humanities education, including the current state standards in non-arts content
FY 2027 Request for Applications
The Commission on the Arts and Humanities (“CAH” or “the Agency”) seeks applications for the FY26 Arts and Humanities Education Projects (AHEP).
| Release: | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 5 pm ET, Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Total Amount of Funding to be Awarded | Contingent upon funding |
| Anticipated Number of Awards | Contingent upon number of applicants |
| Maximum Amount for Organization Awards | Up to $30,000 |
| Anticipated Start Dates | October 1, 2026 |
| Periods of Performance | October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 |
| Workshops and Live Chats: | RSVP here |
Staff Contact:
- Mauricio Pita | [email protected]
View the AHEP 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 Information
- Award Administration Information
- CAH Contact
- Addendum A: Work Samples and Supplementary Materials