Community Culture & Heritage GRANTS

Community Culture and Heritage Grants fund grassroots projects that capture the culture and narratives of DC’s communities for public audiences. Projects may include panel discussion events, walking tours, short videos, podcasts, or other public humanities projects.

Community Culture & Heritage grantees are showcased annually at our Community Showcase!

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

Award Amount: Up to $10,000

Application Deadline: February 18, 2026 at 5:59 pm

Project May Begin: May 1, 2026

Project Must be Completed by: April 30, 2027

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

RECORDED WORKSHOP & SLIDES

All upcoming workshops and information sessions are listed here.

SIGN UP FOR OFFICE HOURS WITH HUMANITIESDC STAFF:

Prospective applicants can use the links below to sign up for office hours with a member of HumanitiesDC’s grants team. These 25-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.