Community Culture & Heritage

Community Culture and Heritage Grants fund projects that capture the culture and narratives of DC’s communities for public audiences. These projects are showcased together in an annual culminating public event.

The 2025 Community Culture and Heritage Request for Proposal will become available December 10, 2024.

Eligibility: DC-based Individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations

Award Amount: Up to $10,000

Application Deadline: February 18, 2025

Project May Begin: May 1, 2025

Project Must be Completed by: April 30, 2026

Read our Humanist Highlight about Mark Beckford, 2024 Community Culture & Heritage grantee!

ATTEND A GRANT INFORMATION SESSION AND WORKSHOP

OVERVIEW SESSION:

Register to attend an upcoming grants info session here. 

GRANT PROGRAM WORKSHOP:

Community Culture & Heritage Grant Workshop – Monday, January 13, 2025, 12pm (virtual) – Register

Watch the 2024 Community Culture and Heritage Grant Workshop.
View the 2024 Community Culture and Heritage 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.