CAH staff members are available to help develop grant applications through group and individual technical assistance. CAH will conduct free workshops and live web chats for participants to learn about the agency’s funding opportunities and how to submit an application.
Workshop dates, times and locations listed below are subject to change. All workshops are free and open to the public; however, participants are encouraged to RSVP. Photo identification is required for in-person workshops. Call (202) 724-5613 for additional information and workshop confirmation. Workshop attendance is strongly recommended for first-time applicants.
| Date | Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 28 | 11am - 12:30pm | Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Friday, April 28 | 2:30 - 3:30pm | Online Chat | |
| Tuesday, May 2 | 1 - 2pm | DataArts | culturaldata.org |
| Tuesday, May 2 | 6 - 7:30pm | Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Wednesday, May 3 | 2:30 - 4pm | Arts Education Projects (AEP) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 4 | 9 - 11am | Open Hours | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 4 | 11am - 12:30pm | Public Art Building Communities (PABC) | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 4 | 2:30 - 4pm | East of the River (EOR) | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 4 | 6 - 7:30pm | Arts Education Projects (AEP) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Friday, May 5 | 2:30 - 3:30pm | Online Chat | |
| Monday, May 8 | 9 - 11am | Open Hours | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Monday, May 8 | 11am - 12:30pm | Arts Education Projects (AEP) | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Monday, May 8 | 2:30 - 4pm | Facilities and Buildings (FAB) | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Tuesday, May 9 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Facilities and Buildings (FAB) | Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday, May 9 | 6 - 7:30pm | Upstart (UPS) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 11 | 11am - 12:30pm | East of the River (EOR) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 11 | 6 - 7:30pm | Projects, Events or Festivals (PEF) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Friday, May 12 | 2:30 - 3:30pm | Online Chat | |
| Saturday, May 13 | 10am - 12pm | Open Hours | CAH (RSVP) |
| Monday, May 15 | 5 pm - 6 pm | Projects, Events or Festivals (PEF) | Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday, May 16 | 9 - 10:30am | Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Tuesday, May 16 | 11 am - 12:30pm | Projects, Events or Festivals (PEF) | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Tuesday, May 16 | 1- 2:30pm | Upstart (UPS) | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Tuesday, May 16 | 2:30 - 4:30pm | Open Hours | DMGEO (RSVP) |
| Wednesday, May 17 | 11am - 12:30pm | Public Art Building Communities (PABC) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 18 | 11am - 12:30pm | Upstart (UPS) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 18 | 6 - 7:30pm | East of the River (EOR) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Friday, May 19 | 2:30 - 3:30pm | Online Chat | |
| Saturday, May 20 | 10am - 12pm | Open Hours | CAH (RSVP) |
| Tuesday, May 23 | 11am - 12:30pm | Facilities and Buildings (FAB) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Tuesday, May 23 | 2:30 - 4pm | Projects, Events or Festivals (PEF) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Thursday, May 25 | 12:30 - 1:30pm | Upstart (UPS) | (Transcript) |
| Tuesday, June 6 | 1- 2pm | DataArts | culturaldata.org |
| Wednesday, June 21 | 6 - 7:30pm | Facilities and Buildings (FAB) | CAH (RSVP) |
| Wednesday, August 16 | 11am - 12:30pm | Public Art Building Communities (PABC) | CAH (RSVP) |
FY18 Workshops will be held at: |
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DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) 200 I (Eye) Street SE, Suite 1400 Washington, DC 20003 Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity (DMGEO) 2235 Shannon Place, SE, Suite 3040 Washington, DC 20020 |
East of the River Satellite Location Workshops
In preparation for the grant application process, CAH staff provides applicants with one-on-one assistance related to their grant applications during “open hours” at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity (DMGEO) at 2235 Shannon Place SE, Suite 3040, Washington, DC. Walk-ins are welcome.
In addition to one-on-one assistance, CAH also offers workshops at DMGEO. Please see the schedule above for all technical assistance opportunities available at DMGEO.
Live Web Chat with Grants Team
On Friday, April 28, May 5, May 12 and May 19 from 2:30-3:30pm, CAH grants staff will be available to answer questions online via web chat. The directions to access the live web chats are available at https://dcarts.dc.gov/livechat
Open Hours
In preparation for the grant application process, CAH staff provides applicants with one-on-one assistance related to their grant applications during “open hours”. Walk-ins are welcome.
One-on-One Assistance
CAH staff members are also available to discuss strategies that might help showcase the applicant’s activities in the best possible manner. These appointments are 30-minutes in length and hosted at the CAH offices up to one week before the deadline, as schedules allow. CAH encourages applicants to contact the appropriate program manager well in advance to schedule, and send a draft proposal for review in advance of the meeting.
Application Process
All of the FY17 8rant program guidelines are available www.dcarts.dc.gov. CAH utilizes an online grant portal to receive applications. If an applicant requires assistance with online access they may contact the agency for support. All applications must be submitted online by 4:00pm on the deadline date. Incomplete or late applications, or applications which do not follow the instructions, will be ineligible for review and funding. The grant period is from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Grant funds may not be used for activities that occur outside these dates. CAH will not accept mailed, emailed or hand-delivered copies of grant applications unless approved prior to the grant deadline as a reasonable accommodation request from applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kali Wasenko at 202-724-5613 or [email protected].
- Review the “FY 2018 Guide to Grants” and the grant guidelines for specific grant programs thoroughly and determine eligibility of the applicant, project and project activities;
- Visit www.dcarts.dc.gov. Go to the Grants tab and select the Grant Application Portal to register to Sign Up and Sign In:
- To reset the password select “Forgot your password?”
- Once logged in, applicants must select the desired grant program(s);
- Complete the application questions and budget/budget narrative data;
- Upload all required documents, supplementary material, and work samples; and,
- Submit the application by 4:00 pm on the grant program’s deadline date.
The application process is competitive and subject to the availability of funds. Applicants may not request or receive funding for the same activities through more than one CAH grant program or grant category. Multiple applicants (entities) may not apply for funding for the same project – whether through the same or different grant programs.
Applicants are responsible for the content of their application packages. An automated confirmation of an application’s submission does not guarantee an application’s eligibility or recommendation for funding by the advisory review panel. CAH staff is not permitted to make corrections to applications on behalf of applicants. CAH staff will review applications for completeness and contact applicants for any incomplete documents within five (5) business days of the deadline. Applicants are responsible for updating their application within five (5) business days of CAH’s notification. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the advisory review panel for consideration.