The DC Community Heritage Project (DCCHP) Grant supports residents at the grassroots level who are working to preserve their own communities and community stories. This opportunity is part of the Humanities Grant Program supported with funding from the District of Columbia Government through the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Donor Name: HumanitiesDC
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 7 months
Details:
DC Community Heritage Project Grant has funded more than 200 diverse, local heritage projects, preserving the memories of long-time Washingtonians and capturing the unfolding stories of newer residents for future generations. As part of the grant program, these projects are also showcased annually in a culminating event.
Prospective projects will include a:
- Humanities Focus:
- Projects must incorporate relevant humanities scholarship with specific focus on one or more central humanities disciplines. Topics should be innovative, unique and/or of a strong interest to a wide audience.
- Strong Scholar Involvement:
- Each project will include a humanities-based scholar, historian or expert as an advisor or partner who is knowledgeable about the relevant field or subject matter and dedicated to helping guide the project to completion.
- Applicants should demonstrate that the scholar has the appropriate expertise and has committed to participating throughout the grant cycle.
- Community Partnership
- All proposed grant projects should demonstrate both how the community will benefit from the project and be actively involved in its creation.
- Final Product
- Each project will conclude in a polished final product like a written publication, documentary short film, website, lesson plan, event, tour or other appropriate product that is well-designed and accessible to DC residents.
- Eagerness to Work Closely with HumanitiesDC Staff
- A strong interest in participating in regular check-in with HumanitiesDC staff, participating in a culminating grant celebration, and information-sharing for the purposes of promoting grantee events and activities as well as HumanitiesDC grantmaking.
Common Characteristics of Successful Proposals
- Will clearly identify the purpose and desired outcomes or impact driving this project.
- Will demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject matter to be explored and a connectedness to relevant communities.
- Will have a clear plan and thoughtful approach to engaging DC residents as co-creators, content providers and/or audience members.
Funding Information
Applicants may request up to $10,000.
Project Period
This grant cycle will be for work conducted between April 20, 2022 and October 20, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an IRS designated 501c3 non-profit organization.
- Must be registered with, and authorized to do business in, the District as either a
- “Domestic” entity (that is, an entity that was incorporated in the District) or a “Foreign” entity (that is, an entity that was incorporated in another state).
- Must register and comply with the regulatory requirements of the following agencies:
- District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) – Corporations Division (indicating an “active” business license status at the time of application and agreeing to maintain such status throughout the grant period).
- District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR).
- District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES).
- United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Must be able to obtain a certification of “Citywide Clean Hands” (CCH) from the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue.
- Must have a principal business office address that is located in the District of Columbia and is accessible to onsite review.
- Must be in good standing with HumanitiesDC. Applicants with outstanding or delinquent reports or final products from previous HumanitiesDC grants must submit them completed and without deficiencies at least 30 days before the deadline for which they wish to apply.
- Prohibited applicants include: private clubs and organizations that prohibit membership based upon race, gender, color, religion, or any other classes identified in the District of Columbia Human Rights Act; for-profit (commercial) entities; political organizations; foreign governments; federal government entities; and District of Columbia government agencies.
For more information, visit DC Community Heritage Project Grant.
