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East Arts Grant Program is sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH). Offers support to BIPOC-centered nonprofit organizations for arts projects in the District of Columbia.
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FY23 East Arts (EA) Grant Program | dcarts FY23 East Arts (EA) Grant Program [Please note this is an archival page for a grant opportunity that has passed] [ Visit this page for the most recent EA grant application information ] Applicants may submit one (1) East Arts Grant application per fiscal year cycle Award Amount: Up to $35,000 Number of Awards: Multiple RFA Release: Monday | June 6, 2022 Submission Deadline EXTENDED: Monday | July 18, 2022 | 6 pm ET Recorded Workshop Session (Thursday, June 9, 2022) The East Arts Project (EA) grant offers support to qualified non-profit organizations that identify as BIPOC-centered organizations (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) to deliver exemplary arts and humanities experiences to DC residents who reside within the northeast (NE) and southeast (SE) quadrants of the District of Columbia.
Projects can include, but are not limited to the following disciplines: dance; design; folk and traditional arts; literature; media arts; music; theater; visual arts, and humanities. Grant award funds must be spent within CAH’s fiscal year 2023 (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023). Grants are competitive and applicants are reviewed in cohorts as outlined in the Application Review section.
The number and amounts of grant awards are subject to CAH’s availability of funds and are based upon the applicant’s advisory review panel score and ranking. There is no matching requirement for East Arts (EA) grants.
By making its EA grant awards, CAH endeavors to meet the following goals: Provide access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences for residents who reside in the NE and SE quadrants of the District of Columbia. Enhance the quality of life by supporting a vibrant community identity through the arts and humanities.
Support activities that highlight and elevate the creative excellence and accomplishments of artists and arts programing in the NE and SE quadrants of the District. FY23 East Arts Grant Program Request for Applications
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations identifying as BIPOC-centered in the District of Columbia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
East Arts Grant Program is funded by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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