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 and other details will become available on March 4, 2024. Information listed below refers to our 2023 grant cycle but may be relevant as you plan your application.  

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

Project May Begin: TBD

Project Must be Completed by: TBD

ATTEND A GRANT INFORMATION SESSION

Please join us to learn more about HumanitiesDC’s grant opportunities.

OVERVIEW SESSIONS:

2024 session schedule TBD. The sessions listed below will review information regarding the Capacity Building Grant opportunity, including purpose, eligibility, and expectations.

Zoom Sessions
TBD

GRANT-SPECIFIC SESSIONS:

Click here to watch our 2023 session
Click here to read our 2023 presentation

MEET WITH HUMANITIESDC GRANTS STAFF – Sign Up for Office Hours

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.

2024 office hours will become available soon to schedule an appointment to discuss this grant opportunity.