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FY24 FTE 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.

 

Each application shall be reviewed as detailed below.

 

Category

Criteria

Weight

Arts, Humanities, and Arts Education Content and/or Merit

 

  1. The applicant’s work sample(s) and educational material(s) (syllabi, lesson plans, rubrics, etc.) demonstrate high artistic/humanities, and educational standards within the chosen discipline(s). (8%)

These should include:

o Video or audio files of the field trip or of a similar/comparable experience.

o A production plan that appropriately incorporates elements to enhance participant comprehension and engagement.

o Distributed educational material(s) that enhance the field trip experience (study guide, activity books, etc.).

o Workshop lesson plans of supplemental program experiences, where applicable.

 

  1. The applicant demonstrates proficient knowledge of education standards and practices to achieve success in project implementation. (8%)

 

  1. The applicant demonstrates the use of appropriately experienced personnel to plan and implement content (e.g. program managers, teaching artists, professional artists, etc.). (8%)
  2. The proposed activities are comprehensive and ensure participant engagement. (8%)
  3. The project’s goals/activities are developmentally appropriate to the intended grade levels and participant abilities. (8%)

40%

I.D.E.A.

CAH prioritizes applicants who intentionally and authentically incorporate I.D.E.A. strategies in the development and implementations of programs for children and youth. CAH also recommends the use of asset-based language (i.e. unique, passionate, capable, thriving, etc.) as opposed to deficit-based language (i.e. at-risk, lacking, marginalized, or underserved) when describing the target population.

 

  1. The educational content and confirmed project collaborators demonstrate that the experience will be culturally relevant and inclusive to a diverse audience. (7%)

 

  1. The project design demonstrates the commitment to engage all participants by ensuring equity and access (considering factors such cultural, socio-economic, geographical, and physical and intellectual ability, etc.). (7%)

 

  1. The applicant outlines how the project design will consider the evolving needs of the community, by ensuring the intended community of learners contributes to the development and implementation. (6%)

 

20%

District Impact and Evaluation
  1. The applicant demonstrates how this project will enrich the arts education community (students, teaching artists, educators, etc.). (5%)

 

  1. The applicant indicates a commitment to hiring DC-based personnel, where possible, to deliver content (such as arts administrators, teaching artists, educators, professional artists, etc.). (5%)

 

  1. The project indicates the ability to reach a reasonable and realistic number of DCPS and DCPCS students. (5%)

 

  1. The applicant presents effective evaluation methods that measure: (5%)
    • Project impact and effectiveness.
    • Participant engagement and development.

 

20%

Organizational/Project Management
  1. The applicant demonstrates skillful project management, organization, and deliverability. (10%)

 

  1. The applicant’s budget information is detailed, accurate, feasible, eligible, and directly related to the activities of the grant request as indicated in the RFA guidelines. (10%)
 

 

20%

 

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