OVERVIEW
The Capital Projects Large program goals are to:
- Promote the stability, sustainable growth, and longevity of the District’s arts and humanities organizations.P
- reserve and strengthen structures, systems, and infrastructure for District arts and humanities organizations, their constituents, and their collections.
- Reduce the risk of organizational displacement.
- Foster arts and humanities access for all District residents.
FY26 Request for Application
The Commission on the Arts and Humanities (“CAH” or “the Agency”) seeks applications for the FY26 Large Capital Projects (“LCP”) Program Grant. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for the purpose of supporting either improvements or purchase of a facility located in the District of Columbia whose primary function centers on the training, management, production, or presentation of performances or exhibitions of the arts or humanities. To qualify for this grant, applicants must either own or have at least seven years remaining on an existing 30-year lease of the facility in question. Additional criteria are outlined in the RFA.
| Submission Deadline | 10 PM EST on Wednesday December 17, 2025 |
| Total Amount of Funding to be Awarded | Contingent upon funding |
| Anticipated Number of Awards | Four (4) |
| Maximum Award Amount per grant | $1,500,000 |
| Minimum Award Amount per grant | $900,000 |
| Anticipated Start Dates | February 1, 2026 |
| Periods of Performance | October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2027. This is a two-year grant award. |
Staff Contact:
- Terrance Brown, Grant Manager | [email protected]
View the FY26 CP RFA by downloading the PDF. You can also navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.
Table of Contents
- Description of Funding Opportunity
- Policies and Restrictions
- Application and Submission Information
- Application and Review Information
- Award Administration Information
- CAH Contact
- Addenda