FY24 CP Application and Review Information

CAH selects individuals who are arts, humanities and/or business professionals, independent of CAH, to serve as advisory review panelists for each grant program. The role of a panelist is to review and score an eligible application’s content to the established grant program review criteria. CAH’s grant application evaluation process takes into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public consistent with The National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act, as amended in 1990. For more information regarding the grant review process please visit the Guide to Grants. To volunteer or nominate a person to serve as an advisory review panelist for a grant program, see CAH’s Call for Panelists.

A. Criteria, Review and Selection Process

The Agency reserves the right to accept or deny any or all applications if the Agency determines it is in the best interest of the Agency to do so. The Agency shall notify the applicant if it rejects that applicant’s proposal. The Agency may suspend or terminate an outstanding RFA pursuant to its own grantmaking rule(s) or any applicable federal regulation or requirement. The Agency may conduct pre-award on-site visits to verify information submitted in the application and to determine if the applicant’s facilities are appropriate for the services intended. If there are any conflicts between the terms and conditions of the RFA and any applicable federal or local law or regulation, or any ambiguity related thereto, then the provisions of the applicable law or regulation shall control, and it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure compliance. Grants are competitive and applications are reviewed in like-sized organizational budget cohorts.

Each application shall be reviewed as detailed below.

Category	Criteria	Weight
Project Content and Execution	The project is aligned with the organization’s mission (10%); The project demonstrates critical organizational need (10%); The project is financially viable, with any matching funds committed or able to be raised during the grant period (5%); and The project details a reasonable and inclusive project timeline (5%).	30%
District Impact and Engagement	The project addresses a critical need in the District (10%); The project strategy is tailored to the unique aspects and features of place. If a registered historic entity, the project accommodates preservation and conservation needs (10%); and, The applicant provides meaningful arts and/or humanities programming with a strong impact on the District’s residents and visitors (10%).	30%
IDEA	CAH prioritizes applicants who give intentional focus to working with District residents who have been historically excluded and who demonstrate authentic responsiveness to their identified needs. The applicant has a proven commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access for constituents, staff, board, and their broader communities (7.5%); The project increases access for DC residents according to geography, race and ethnicity, ability, discipline, or other categories (7.5%); and The project increases arts and humanities residential and/or studio spaces (5%).	20%
Organizational/Project Management	The applicant demonstrates or can attain capacity in governance and management to complete the project; including personnel, policies, marketing, operations, and financial controls (5%); The applicant’s operation and design process includes all relevant stakeholders (5%); The applicant demonstrates an understanding of the project’s impact on the organization’s future finances and operations (5%); and, The project costs are informed, itemized, thorough, and reasonable (5%).	20%

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