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Public Art Building Communities (PABC) | dcarts Public Art Building Communities (PABC) The Public Art Building Communities (PABC) grant program supports individual artists and organizations in their effort to design, fabricate, and install new permanent or temporary works of public art that connect artists and their artwork with communities.
For the purposes of this grant, public art is artwork in a variety of media sited and installed onto locations accessible to the public (without cost) and in exterior (outdoor) locations free of encumbrances. Artwork must be sited and installed at locations that are accessible and viewable from public space. Materials should be sustainable, low maintenance, and protected by graffiti resistant coatings.
Permanent public art projects are defined as existing for a duration of more than two (2) years without a deinstallation plan. Temporary public art projects are defined as existing for less than two (2) years with a deinstallation plan. Works must require minimal routine maintenance.
Examples of public art include, but are not limited to sculptures, mosaics, artistic streetscapes, murals, painting in outdoor plazas, mixed media, paving patterns, media/digital installations, landscape designed projects, custom benches, stained glass installations, and artistic arches, gates, or railings.
FY27 Public Art Building Communities Grant Request for Applications The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified individual artists or organizations for its Fiscal Year 2027 Public Art Building Communities Grant Program (PABC). Multiple awards may be made under this Request for Applications (RFA). Award amounts vary.
Monday, March 2, 2026 4 pm ET Monday, July 27, 2026, 5 pm ET Individuals up to $75,000 Organizations up to $125,000 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) up to $150,000 Applicants for FY27 Public Art Building Communities must use CAH’s new Grants Application Portal Submittable to submit applications.
Incomplete or late applications or applications that do not follow the instructions and guidelines will be automatically deemed ineligible for review and funding. Prospective applicants must read through this RFA in its entirety before applying. New guidelines and requirements are highlighted throughout this RFA.
Source of Funds: The source of funds for the grant(s) is the portion of the Agency’s annual grants budget allocated for grant programs established by CAH in accordance with D. C. Official Code § 39-205(c-1)(2)(a)(iii).
CAH may make multiple awards under this RFA. CAH’s Authority to Make Grants: CAH has grantmaking authority under the Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1975, as amended (D. C.
Law 1-22; D. C. Official Code § 39-204).
Staff Contact: Kerry Kennedy, Public Art Program Coordinator | [email protected] The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is an independent agency within the District of Columbia government that evaluates and initiates action on matters relating to the arts and humanities and encourages the development of programs that promote progress in the arts and humanities.
As the designated arts agency for Washington, DC, CAH is supported by District government funds and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. View the FY27 PABC RFA by downloading the PDFs of the RFA as well as Q&As, or navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.
FY27 Public Art Building Communities RFA [PDF] FY27 PABC Budget Template [XLSX] FY27 PABC Budget Form Instructions FY27 PABC Individual Questions [PDF] FY27 PABC Organizational Questions [PDF] FY27 PABC Questions and Answers FY27 PABC Workshop Presentation [PDF] Submittable Grants Application Portal - Applicants for FY27 Public Art Building Communities must use this and not our former grants portal 3. Highlighting Culture & Community 4.
Eligibilty Requirements 5. Applicant Restrictions 7. Successful Applications 8.
Allowable Costs and Funding Restrictions 10. District of Columbia Public Space and Permit Verification 11. Technical Assistance and Workshops 12.
Application Checklist 13. Application Review Process 14. Application Review Criteria 15.
Notification and Payment 16. Conditions of Funding, Reporting Requirements, Rescindments 17. Risk Management and Performance Monitoring Addendum A: Information and Guidelines for Work Samples and Support Materials Addendum B: Community Engagement Guide Addendum C: Mandatory Document Checklist Addendum D: List of Agency Contacts for Required Letters
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Public Art Building Communities Grant Program are due July 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Public Art Building Communities 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 Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.
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