The East of the River (EOR) grant provides access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences for DC residents who live east of the Anacostia River. Activities may be programs or projects that include, but are not limited to, dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literature, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts. Funding may be used to support operational and programmatic costs directly related to the East of the River activities described in the application.
Priority will be given to organizations with a principal place of business in Wards 7 or 8, have a satellite location located in Ward 7 or 8, or have an established program or project partnership with a business or nonprofit located in Ward 7 or 8.
| Name | Ward | Amount |
| DC Creative Writing Workshop | 8 | $27,000 |
| DC Theater Arts Collaborative | 8 | $26,000 |
| COLLECTIONS & STORIES OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS | 8 | $22,000 |
| Maya Angelou Public Charter School | 7 | $15,000 |
| Northeast Performing Arts Group | 7 | $23,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | 7 | $31,000 |
| Childrens Legacy Theater Inc | 8 | $23,500 |
| Project Create | 8 | $35,000 |
| ARCH Development Corporation | 8 | $32,000 |
| The MusicianShip, DC | 8 | $35,000 |
| Community Educational Research Group (CERG) | 7 | $28,000 |
| Swaliga Foundation | 8 | $20,000 |
| Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena | 7 | $29,000 |
| East of the River Boys and Girls Steelband | 7 | $29,000 |
| Multi-Media Training Institute | 7 | $28,000 |
| Life Pieces To Masterpieces | 7 | $35,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River t/a THEARC | 8 | $35,000 |
| Sewing Opportunity Never Ending (SONE) | 8 | $25,000 |
| Theater Alliance of Washington DC | 8 | $28,500 |
| The Essential Theatre | 8 | $25,000 |
| African American Music Association | 7 | $24,000 |
| NGOMA CENTER FOR DANCE | 7 | $28,500 |
| The Nicholson Project | 7 | $26,000 |
| Friends Of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens | 7 | $29,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | 8 | $23,000 |
| Oyé Palaver Hut, Inc. | 8 | $23,500 |
FY20 East of the River (EOR) Grantees (click here)