Capacity Building

The Capacity Building Grants fund capacity building projects that help humanities-focused nonprofit organizations advance their mission and serve DC’s communities.

The 2024 Capacity Building Request for Proposal is now available and application is now open.  

Eligibility: non-profit organizations with a humanities-focused mission and annual budgets of less than $2 million

Award Amount: Up to $25,000

Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 at 5:59PM

Grant Period Begins: July 1, 2024

Grant Period Ends: April 30, 2025

ATTEND A GRANT INFORMATION SESSION

OVERVIEW SESSIONS:

Watch the 2024 Virtual Info Session video with ASL Interpretation.  
Read a transcript of the presentation. 
View the 2024 Info Session slide deck. 

GRANT-SPECIFIC SESSIONS:

This recorded workshop reviews the Capacity Building grant opportunity, including the purpose, eligibility requirements, grant program details, and tips for a successful application. 

Watch the 2024 Capacity Building Grant Workshop.
View the 2024 Capacity Building Grant slide deck.

MEET WITH HUMANITIESDC GRANTS STAFF:

Prospective applicants can use the links below to sign up for office hours with a member of HumanitiesDC’s grants team. These 30-minute sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about grant requirements, discuss the fit of a particular project idea, or get assistance with the grants portal.

Sign up for office hours here.