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FY 2026 RFA closed April 22, 2025. FY 2027 RFA releases April 13, 2026; stored deadline of 2026-05-01 does not match current cycle.
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant is a grant from the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (DCCAH) that funds arts and humanities projects, events, and festivals in the District of Columbia. The program supports individuals and nonprofit arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations whose work contributes to DC's role as a world-class cultural capital.
Eligible activities include concerts, art shows, readings, festivals featuring dance, folk art, film, music, and theater, and other community-based cultural programming. Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000. The FY 2027 application is expected to open April 13, 2026, with a deadline of May 1, 2026.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and individuals in the District of Columbia.
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Projects, Events, or Festivals | dcarts Projects, Events, or Festivals Projects, Events, and Festivals (PEF) furthers CAH’s mission by encouraging progress in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia. This program supports individuals and nonprofit arts, humanities, arts education, and service groups. Strong applicants showcase their contributions to DC as a world-class cultural capital.
This grant opportunity program goals:: Provide access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences for all District of Columbia residents. Improve quality of life by supporting vibrant community projects within the arts and humanities. Strengthen the creative economy through investments in local individuals and organizations.
PEF is open for projects of all sizes that show District impact and engage District residents and visitors. CAH encourages community-based projects. They share traits like location, interests, or impact.
Arts and humanities projects may include concerts, art shows, readings, or festivals. These festivals feature dance, folk art, film, music, theater, and other art forms. CAH encourages unsure applicants to contact a CAH grants manager.
PEF Request for Applications. The FY 2026 PEF RFA closed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The FY 2027 PEF RFA will be released on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and individuals in the District of Columbia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates US $10,000 - US $20,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 22, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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