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District of Columbia Humanities Grants

Explore 12 grant opportunities

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

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individuals and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. for arts and humanities projects that engage the community and enhance cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund
$7,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region for innovative projects that promote historic preservation and environmental stewardship through planning and educational activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation New York
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to BIPOC-centered nonprofit organizations in the northeast and southeast areas of Washington, D.C., to create community-focused arts and humanities projects that engage local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
General Operating Support Grant Program
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 arts, humanities, and arts education organizations in Washington, DC, to help them maintain stability and deliver community-focused programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
General Operating Support Grant
$25,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides up to $25,000 in unrestricted funds to DC-based nonprofit organizations focused on the humanities, helping them sustain their operations and community engagement efforts.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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