All applications must be submitted online by 10 PM ET on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
GOS applications are reviewed in three (3) categories. Applicants have the opportunity to choose a category when they initiate an online application.
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GOS: Generalists
This category consists of organizations whose primary purpose is to present and/or produce arts and humanities experiences for the residents of, and visitors to, the District of Columbia. It is also designed for organizations whose purpose is to provide arts and humanities programming to the children and youth of the District of Columbia. -
GOS: Service Organizations
This category consists of organizations whose primary mission is to provide specialized services which can include professional development, technical assistance, networking opportunities, shared operational services, printed materials, and/or research to Washington, DC-based arts and humanities organizations. -
GOS: Capacity Building
This category consists of organizations whose primary purpose is to present and/or produce arts and humanities experiences for the residents of, and visitors to, the District of Columbia. This cohort will support small arts and humanities organizations that have not previously been awarded a grant by CAH. Capacity Building needs can include but are not limited to staff training, longer organizational initiatives, and sector-strengthening that increase access and awareness of programs for the DC community. The cohort will not require a previous CAH award.
For paneling purposes, organizations are further classified by budget size within each of the above categories during the application review process. Budget size is determined by an organization’s total cash expenses for the most recently completed fiscal year, as supported by the organization’s IRS Form 990.