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District of Columbia Humanities Grants

Explore 9 grant opportunities

2025 General Operating Support Grant for Humanities Organizations
$25,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that focus on the humanities, helping them strengthen their operations and sustainability.

Humanities
Nonprofits
East Arts Grant Program 2026
$35,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote arts and humanities initiatives in the Northeast and Southeast quadrants of Washington, D.C., enhancing cultural access and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia to create and present arts and humanities projects that benefit local communities and enhance cultural experiences.

Community Development
County governments
General Operating Support Grant Program 2026
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. that focus on the arts, humanities, or arts education, helping them sustain their operations and enhance cultural experiences for the community.

Humanities
County governments
Visions – Projects + Events
$25,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to create innovative public humanities projects, such as festivals, exhibitions, and performances, that engage and educate the community.

Humanities
Nonprofits
2025 Community Culture & Heritage Grants
$10,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations in Washington, DC, to create projects that celebrate and preserve the culture and heritage of local communities, culminating in a public event to showcase their work.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Oral History Interviewing Grant 2025
$8,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Washington, DC, to document and preserve the oral histories of local residents, focusing on community collaboration and culturally significant themes.

Humanities
Nonprofits
2025 Community Journalism Program
Contact for amount
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This program provides free training in journalism to empower Washington, DC residents aged 18 and older to tell impactful local stories through workshops and mentorship.

Arts
County governments
Beyond the Archives Grant
$12,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for DC-based individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations to create innovative public programs that showcase existing oral history collections and engage the local community.

Humanities
Nonprofits