Allowable costs are those that the District Government and CAH have determined as valid expenditures. Award funds must be used by the grantee only for rent or mortgage payments, according to the following conditions:
- Eligible facilities are DC-based facilities those that are primarily used for the administration, training, management, production, presentation, or research of the arts or humanities;
- Examples could include: theatres, studio spaces, galleries, administrative offices, venue rentals, storage facilities, etc.
- Home offices are ineligible for this grant program.
- Expenses and programming must occur during the grant period, October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023;
- Funds must be used for “committed expenses”-those expenses for which an applicant has a binding obligation as substantiated by an eligible mortgage, lease, or rental agreement.
- Utilities and production expenses are not eligible for the FAB-R program.
- Rent or mortgage payments must be paid only by the applicant organization.
All reported expenses must be verifiable and CAH staff may seek verification from a third party at any time during or after the grant period. If applicant circumstances change or expenses are not verifiable, CAH may reduce or withhold award funding.
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