Capital Projects Grant Program

The Capital Projects grant program (formerly Facilities and Buildings) supports organizations. Eligible organizations fall into three categories:

Those that own or rent facilities.
Those that intend to own facilities.
Those that seek capital project support for permanent property, technology, equipment, or digital assets. These assets are designed for the training, management, production, or presentation of performances or exhibitions of the arts or humanities.

CP program goals are to:

Promote the stability, sustainable growth, and longevity of the District’s arts and humanities organizations;
Preserve and strengthen structures, systems, and infrastructure for District arts and humanities organizations, their constituents, and their collections;
Enable and ensure access to high-quality physical spaces and equipment for the District’s arts and humanities organizations;
Reduce the risk of organizational displacement; and
Foster arts and humanities access for all District residents.

The Commission on the Arts and Humanities seeks applications for the FY26 Capital Projects (“CP”) Program Grant.

Release:	Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Submission Deadline:	10 pm ET, Thursday, June 26, 2025
Total Amount of Funding to be Awarded:	Contingent upon funding
Anticipated Number of Awards:	Contingent upon number of applicants
Maximum Amount for New Facility Purchase	Up to $500,000
Maximum Amount for Other Eligible Projects	Up to $250,000
Maximum Application Amount Before a 1:1 Match	$100,000
Anticipated Start Dates	October 1, 2025
Periods of Performances	October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
Workshops and Live Chats	RSVP here

Staff Contact:

View the FY26 CP RFA by downloading the PDF. You can also navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.

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