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Art Bank Program
In support of local visual artists and District nonprofit art organizations, CAH acquires studio artwork by metropolitan artists to become part of the permanent Art Bank Collection. New artwork is added annually through a competitive grant called the Art Bank Program Grant. CAH manages the artwork from this municipal collection and oversees the Art Bank Loan Program. Artwork is loaned to District Government Agencies and Council offices for display in public areas within DC government buildings. The Art Bank Collection, which started in 1986, has over 3,000 artworks.
The Art Bank Collection can be viewed online at dcarts.emuseum.com
FY 2026 ABP Request for Applications
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests applications from qualified artists and District nonprofit art galleries or organizations for its Fiscal Year 2026 Art Bank Program. Award amounts vary but eligible individual applicants may be awarded up to $15,000 and nonprofit art galleries or organizational applicants may be awarded up to 
$25,000.
| Release: | Monday, April 14, 2025 |
| Submission Deadline: | 9 pm ET, Monday, May 19, 2025 [Please note: this deadline has passed] |
| Total Amount of Funding to be Awarded | Contingent upon funding |
| Anticipated Number of Awards: | Contingent upon the number of applicants |
| Expected Amount of Individual Awards: | TBD |
| Anticipated Award Date | On or after October 1, 2025 |
| Workshops and Live Chats: | RSVP Here |
Applications must be completed and submitted on time, following the instructions and guidelines provided. Any incomplete, late, or non-compliant applications will be automatically considered ineligible for review and funding. Prospective applicants should read through this RFA in its entirety before applying.
Staff Contacts:
- Michelle May-Curry | [email protected]
- Ron Humbertson | [email protected]
You can view the FY26 ABP documents by downloading the PDFs of the RFA and other documents. Alternatively, you can navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents provided below.
Key Links
- Grant Application Portal
- Artwork Relationship and Copyright Form
- Form W-9
- Statement of Certification
- Additional Resources for Grant Applicants
- Workshop Questions & Answers
- Workshop Recording
Table of Contents
- Description of Funding Opportunity
- Award Information
- Eligibility Information
- Application and Submission Information
- Navigating the Grant Application Process
- Application Review and Jury Evaluation Process
- Award Administration Information
- CAH Contacts