DC Oral History Collaborative Beyond the Archives

Beyond the Archive Grants fund projects that bring existing oral history interviews about Washington, DC’s life, history, and culture out of libraries, archives, and personal collections, and into the public view.

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

Award Amount: Up to $12,000

Application Deadline: March 14, 2023

Project May Begin: May 1, 2023

Project Must be Completed by: November 30, 2023

ATTEND A GRANT INFORMATION SESSION

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

OVERVIEW SESSIONS:

These five information session will provide an overview of all open grant opportunities to help you decide which is right for you. The same information will be provided in each workshop.

Zoom Session (click here to register)
January 24, 2023 @ 12:00 pm Eastern
January 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Eastern

In-person Session (click here to register)
January 30, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Eastern
Location: Benning/Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019

January 31, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Eastern
Location: Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011

February 1, 2023 @ 12:00 pm Eastern
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library,
901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

GRANT-SPECIFIC SESSIONS:

These two virtual sessions (via zoom) will review the DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) and the DCOHC Beyond the Archives grant opportunity, including purpose, eligibility, and expectations, as well as answer your questions. Click here to register and receive the link for either session.

February 7, 2023 @ 12:00 pm Eastern
February 21, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Eastern

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 20-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.

Click here to schedule an appointment to discuss this grant opportunity.