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FY25 AHEP 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%)

 

  1. The applicant demonstrates proficient knowledge of education standards and practices to achieve success in project implementation. (8%)
  2. The applicant demonstrates the use of appropriately experienced personnel to plan and implement content (e.g. program managers, teaching artists, educators, etc.). (8%)
  3. The project activities ensure participant engagement and advancement through comprehensive lessons. (8%)
  4. 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 give intentional focus to working with children and youth who have been historically excluded or marginalized, and who demonstrate authentic responsiveness to their identified needs.

  1. The project demonstrates an educational experience that is inclusive and diverse, either through educational content or the composition of staff who directly engage with participants. (7%)
  2. The project design demonstrates the commitment to engage all participants by ensuring equity and access (considering factors including; cultural, socio-economic, geographical, physical, and intellectual ability). (7%)
  3. The applicant outlines a plan for current and/or future adjustments to the project, based on the evolving needs of the community. (6%)

20%

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

 

  1. The project demonstrates the ability to reach a reasonable number of DCPS and DCPCS students, instructional staff, or older adults. (5%)
  2. The applicant presents effective evaluation methods that will measure both project impact and effectiveness, and participant engagement and development. (10%)

20%

Organizational/Project Management
  1. The applicant demonstrates skillful project management, organization, and deliverability. (7%)
  2. The applicant’s budget information is detailed, accurate, feasible, and directly related to the activities of the grant request. (7%)
  3. The applicant demonstrates the use of appropriate administrative personnel to monitor and track expenditures. (6%)
 

 

20%

 

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