[Please note this is an archival page for a grant opportunity that has passed]
The District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), in partnership with the District of 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.
RFQ Release: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 [Note: This deadline has passed]
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 29, 2023 (9 PM ET)
Notification of Award: On or about March 8, 2024
Number of Awards: Four
Award Amount: $30,000
Prospective applicants should read through this Request for Applications (RFA) in its entirety prior to applying.
Project Manager Staff Contact:
Deirdre Darden, Public Art Coordinator: [email protected]
View the FY24 CTC-Schools document by downloading the PDF of the RFA, or navigate the RAF on our website using the Table of Contents below.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Site Locations
- Project Background
- Project Goals
- Grant Eligibility and Restrictions
- Background Check
- Application Review and Selection Process
- Grant Application Process
- Required Application Materials
- Technical Assistance
- Notification and Payment
- Allowable Costs and Funding Restrictions
- Conditions of Funding and Grant Rescindment
- I.D.E.A. Definitions
- Risk Management and Performance Monitoring
- Contact Information
- Addendum A: Work Samples and Support Materials
- Addendum B: CTC – Curb Extension Profiles