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The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities provides grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations. The Commission is supported primarily by District government funds and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Commission's Guide to Grants book offers information about Commissioners, grant programs and the grants process. Download the FY 2009 Guide to Grants.*
Important Eligibility Requirement: In order to be eligible for grant funding in FY 2009, all outstanding Fiscal Year Final Reports must be submitted for grants previously received from the Commission. Email
Catherine Cleary for more information.
The FY 2009 grant documents have a new look and format.
How to apply for FY 2009 Grant Programs:
Step 1
View the grant guidelines listed at the bottom of this page. Review the eligibility criteria specified in the guidelines to make sure the program is appropriate for the project or activities you are planning. Review and complete the submission requirements checklist.
Step 4
Download and complete the
W-9 form.* Please submit page 1 only.
Step 5
Attend a grant writing workshop for technical assistance. Arts Commission staff will also review a draft of your application and provide feedback.
View the grant guidelines for FY 2009 programs:
- May 21, 2008 Grants-in-Aid to Organizations
- May 23, 2008 City Arts Projects
- May 28, 2008 Arts Education Projects
- May 28, 2008 Artist Fellowship Program
- June 4, 2008 Cultural Facilities Program
- June 4, 2008 Festivals DC
- June 11, 2008 East of the River Arts Initiative
- June 11, 2008 Public Art Building Communities
- June 18, 2008 UPSTART Program
- July 30, 2008 Folk & Traditional Arts Mini-Grant Program
- September 10, 2008 Hip Hop Community Arts Initiative
- September 17, 2008 Young Artist Program
- September 24, 2008 Elders Learning Through the Arts
- October 15, 2008 Small Projects Program
- September 26, 2008 Arts Teaching Fellowships (formerly known as the Teacher Mini-Grant)*
- September 26, 2008 Artists in Schools (formerly known as the Teacher Mini-Grant)*
- November 12, 2008 DCARTS International Grant Program*
- December 10, 2008 Folk & Traditional Arts Mini-Grant Program*
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