The District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), in partnership with the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT), and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), seeks District-based artists experienced in large-scale exterior murals, youth engagement, and community-based projects to design and install ground murals in the intersections near four DCPS schools in Washington, DC. Selected artists will be awarded grant funds to be used for design, materials, fabrication, installation, personnel, and project management.
FY 2027 REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS
RFA Release: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4 pm EST
Submission Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5 pm EST
Notification of Award: On or about January 2027
Number of Awards: Four (4)
Award Amount: $30,000
Prospective applicants should read through this Request for Applications (RFA) entirely prior to applying.
Project Manager Staff Contact:
Deirdre Darden, Public Art Coordinator: [email protected]
View the FY27 CTC: School Safety Program document and other related content by downloading the PDF of the RFA, or navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT GOALS
PROJECT SCHEDULE
LEGAL AUTHORITY
GRANT ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS
BACKGROUND CHECK
GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION CRITERIA
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WORKSHOPS
NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT
ALLOWABLE COSTS AND FUNDING RESTRICTIONS
CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AND GRANT RESCINDMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADDENDUM A: WORK SAMPLES AND SUPPORT MATERIALS