A. Eligible Applicants
The list below details the minimum eligibility requirements for AHFP. All eligibility requirements shall be met upon application submission. Applicants shall:
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Be an artist, arts professional and/or humanities practitioner at least 18 years of age.
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Be a District of Columbia resident for at least one (1) year prior to the submission deadline.
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Have a permanent District of Columbia address, as listed on government issued identification or tax returns. Applicants shall not use Post office boxes as a permanent address. Individuals experiencing homelessness may contact the grant manager listed below to discuss eligibility.
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Maintain District of Columbia residency during the entire granting fiscal year period (October 2025-September 2026).
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Be in good standing with CAH.
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Current on all taxes and liabilities owed to the District or have an approved plan to resolve such taxes and liabilities as demonstrated by a certification of “Citywide Clean Hands” (CCH) from the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue.
B. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I.D.E.A.)
CAH embraces a commitment to the philosophy of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I.D.E.A.) and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.) in its work. CAH encourages applicants and grantees to be as inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible in their work throughout the District of Columbia. Successful applications consider a broad definition of “accessibility” by addressing financial, geographic, demographic, cultural, and developmental access in their programming/projects. Please review Addressing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I.D.E.A.) in Grant Applications in the Guide to Grants for full details.
C. Financial Misconduct or Fraud Disclosure
Applicants shall disclose in a sworn, written statement as to whether the applicant has been indicted or convicted of any crime or offense involving financial misconduct or fraud within the last three (3) years of the date of submitting the application. If the response is in the affirmative, the applicant shall describe the circumstances.
D. Cost Sharing
There is no matching requirement or cost sharing for AHFP grants.
E. Other
Applicants shall request or receive AHFP funding for no more than one (1) of the ten (10) listed disciplines.
Additionally, applicants ineligible for AHFP include:
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Those employed by CAH within the last three (3) years.
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Individuals applying with an EIN number.
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Individuals who reside outside of the District of Columbia.
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Individuals who use or require fiscal agents.
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Prospective applicants debarred from procurements by the federal government, the Government of the District of Columbia or any governmental entity.
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Organizations.
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