We offer multiple funding programs for individuals and nonprofit organizations located in the District of Columbia. Individuals are not required to provide matching funds. Organizations are only required to provide matching funds as indicated.
Commission staff members conduct workshops at which participants learn about the Commission and the steps to submit a grant application. During these workshops, staff and applicants discuss each grantmaking opportunity. Workshop dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Current Funding Opportunities
- FY27 General Operating Support RFA | Submission deadline is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 5:00 pm ET
- FY27 Art Bank Program RFA | Submission deadline is Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:00 pm ET
- FY27 Public Art Building Communities RFA | Submission deadline is Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 pm ET
Grant Application Assistance
Grants Panelists
- CAH seeks grant review panelists to perform evaluations of applications submitted to the agency for funding consideration throughout the year.
- Panelists are integral to the grantmaking process. Panels provide a critical review, comments, and scores of all applications to a particular grant program.
- Panelists are paid a stipend for their participation in the panel review process.
- Apply to be a CAH Panelist
General Grants Resources
- Application Assistance
- Be a Review Panelist
- Closed Grant RFAs
- FY 2026 Grantee Directory - Opt-in directory listed alphabetically
- FY 2026 Grantees - Comprehensive lists by grant program
- Getting Started
- Grant Application Portal [Jungle Lasers]
- Grant Application Portal [Submitable]
- Grant Programs
- Guide to Grants
- Resources for Grant Applicants
- Resources for Grant Recipients
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