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Find similar grantsFY 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 sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (DCCAH). 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.
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Projects, Events, or Festivals | dcarts Projects, Events, or Festivals Projects, Events, or Festivals (PEF) furthers CAH’s mission by encouraging progress in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia by supporting Individuals and non-profit arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations who significantly contribute to the District of Columbia 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 that share characteristics such as geographic location, common interests, or community impact.
Arts and humanities projects may include but are not limited to: concerts; visual arts exhibitions; literary readings; or festivals that feature dance, folk art, film, music, theatre and other art forms. Applicants who are unsure if their project may qualify for this grant program are encouraged to contact a CAH grants manager.
FY 2027 PEF Request for Applications The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified arts, humanities, or arts education for its Fiscal Year 2027 Projects, Events or Festivals (PEF). Award amounts vary.
5 pm ET, Friday, May 22, 2026 Anticipated Number of Awards: Contingent upon number of applicants Maximum Amount for Individual Awards: Maximum Amount for Organization Awards: October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 Lucy Hernandez, Grant Manager (Organizations) | [email protected] Tanya Myers, Grant Manager (Individuals) | [email protected] View the FY27 PEF documents by downloading the PDFs of the RFA or navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.
FY27 Projects, Events, or Festivals RFA [PDF] FY27 PEF Workshop Presentation for PEFi and PEFo [PDF] FY27 PEF Workshop Presentation for Individuals [PDF] Description of Funding Opportunity Application and Submission Guidelines Application and Review Information Award Administration Information Addendum A: Work Samples and Supplementary Materials
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and individuals in the District of Columbia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US $10,000 - US $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant is funded by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (DCCAH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.
NEA Grants for Arts Projects runs its second FY cycle with a July 9 Part 1 (Grants.gov) deadline and a July 21 Part 2 (Applicant Portal) deadline. Awards run $10,000–$100,000 against a mandatory 1:1 match, and only 501(c)(3)s with five years of arts programming qualify. Here's how the two-step submission, the match math, and the five-year rule decide who actually gets funded.
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