Overview
The East Arts (EA) grant program supports nonprofit arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations. Strong applicants showcase their contributions to DC as a world-class cultural capital.
Program Objectives
This grant opportunity program goals are to:
- Provide access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences for residents of the NE and SE quadrants of the District of Columbia.
- Enhance the quality of life of District residents by supporting vibrant community identities through the arts and humanities.
- Support activities that highlight and elevate the creative excellence and accomplishments of artists and arts programing in NE and SE DC.
EA Request for Applications
The FY 2027 EA RFA closed on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The FY 2028 EA RFA will be released in Spring of 2027.