OVERVIEW
Projects, Events, and Festivals (PEF) furthers CAH’s mission by encouraging progress in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia. This program supports individuals and nonprofit arts, humanities, arts education, and service groups. Strong applicants showcase their contributions to DC as a world-class cultural capital. This grant opportunity program goals::
- Provide access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences for all District of Columbia residents.
- Improve quality of life by supporting vibrant community projects within the arts and humanities.
- Strengthen the creative economy through investments in local individuals and organizations.
PEF is open for projects of all sizes that show District impact and engage District residents and visitors.
CAH encourages community-based projects. They share traits like location, interests, or impact. Arts and humanities projects may include concerts, art shows, readings, or festivals. These festivals feature dance, folk art, film, music, theater, and other art forms. CAH encourages unsure applicants to contact a CAH grants manager.
FY 2025 PEF Request for Applications
The Commission on the Arts and Humanities seeks applications for the FY25 Projects, Events, or Festivals (PEF) Grant Program.
| Release: | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 |
| Submission Deadline: | 10 pm ET, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
| Anticipated Number of Awards: | Contingent upon number of applicants |
| Maximum Amount for Individual Awards: | Up to $10,000 |
| Maximum Amount for Organization Awards: | Up to $20,000 |
| Periods of Performance | October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 |
| Workshops and Live Chats | RSVP on Eventbrite |
Staff Contacts:
- Lucy Hernandez, Grant Manager (Organizations) | [email protected]
- Tanya Myers, Grant Manager (Individuals) | [email protected]
View the FY26 PEF documents by downloading the PDFs of the RFA or navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.