Community Culture and Heritage Grants fund projects that capture the culture and narratives of DC’s communities for public audiences.
Donor Name: HumanitiesDC
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/18/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
These projects are showcased together in an annual culminating public event.
Projects must focus on preserving DC culture, recording the memories and experiences of longtime Washingtonians, and/or capturing the unfolding stories of newer residents for future generations. Examples of these projects include, but are not limited to, multimedia such as short videos or films, panel discussion events, educational materials, videos, lesson plans, and tours.
Funding Information
$10,000.
Grant Period
- Project May Begin: May 1, 2025
- Project Must be Completed by: April 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals, community organizations, and non-profits are eligible to apply for this grant.
- Individuals applying for these grant opportunities must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a full-time resident of DC
- Provide proof of the above two requirements through a driver’s license, passport, or other form of identification.
- Organizations applying for this grant must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is registered and authorized to do business in Washington, DC with a physical mailing address in the District. DC residents should comprise most of its constituents.
- The organization must be registered as either a “Domestic” entity (an entity that was incorporated in the District) or a “Foreign” entity (an entity that was incorporated in another state).
- Register and comply with the regulatory requirements of the following agencies:
- Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) o District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) o District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) o United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Agree that by signing the conditions document and accepting the funds, they will comply with: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which provides that grant recipients must take adequate steps to ensure that people with limited English proficiency receive the language assistance necessary to afford them meaningful access to grant-related programs, activities and services); (b) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin); (c) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex); (d) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; (e) the Americans with Disabilities Act (which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities); (f) the Age Discrimination Act of 1973 (which prohibits discrimination against those 40 years or older); (g) the Labor Standards under Sections 5i and 7g of the National Foundation of the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965; and (h) the regulations issued pursuant thereto by the National Endowment for the Humanities (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Chapter XI).”
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is registered and authorized to do business in Washington, DC with a physical mailing address in the District. DC residents should comprise most of its constituents.
For more information, visit HumanitiesDC.
