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FY 2026 RFA closed April 22, 2025. FY 2027 cycle opens April 13, 2026. Program is between cycles as of March 18, 2026.
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant is sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. Supports individuals and nonprofit arts, humanities, arts education, and service groups in organizing projects, events, or festivals.
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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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations in DC. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 22, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant is funded by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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