The District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (“CAH” or “the Agency”) is the State Arts Agency for the District of Columbia (the “District” or “DC”) and is empowered under DC Code § 39-204 to take action concerning the needs of the residents of the District and issue competitive grants for projects and productions in the arts and humanities in the DC. CAH seeks applications for the FY27 East Arts (EA) grant program through which CAH issues competitive grants to qualified non-profit arts and humanities entities providing access to activities in the arts and humanities for residents in the Northeast (“NE”) and Southeast (“SE”) quadrants of the District of Columbia.
Grant Program Goals
By issuing the East Arts grant awards, CAH endeavors 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.
Grant Activities
East Arts is open for arts and humanities projects of all sizes that demonstrate District impact in NE and SE DC 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 projects that feature dance, folk art, film, music, theatre, and other art forms. Prospective applicants who are unsure if their project may qualify for this grant program are encouraged to contact the CAH East Arts grants manager. CAH is supported in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts. As such, proposed projects must comply with all applicable federal and District regulations, such as OMB Circulars A-102, A-133, 2 CFR 180, 2 CFR 225, 2 CFR 220, and 2 CFR 215 govern this grant. All proposed projects activities must occur between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027, and be completed by September 30, 2027.
Award Information
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Total Amount of Funding to be Awarded |
Contingent upon funding |
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Anticipated Number of Awards |
Contingent upon number of applicants |
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Maximum Amount for Organization Awards |
Up to $35,000 |
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Anticipated Start Dates |
October 1, 2026 |
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Period of Performance |
October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 |