A calendar of grants, resources, and funding opportunities listed by application or inquiry due date and tagged in various categories. For more information about grant, foundation, and other resources contact Laura Hennighausen at lhennighausen@purposepossible.com.
HumanitiesDC Community Culture and Heritage Grant
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 2024 Community Culture and Heritage Request for Proposal is now available, and the application is open.
Eligibility: DC-based Individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Application Deadline: February 20, 2024
Project May Begin: May 1, 2024
Project Must be Completed by: April 30, 2025
VIA Art Fund: Artistic Production Grants
Application deadlines: November 9, 2023, and May 16, 2024, for letters of inquiry
Geographic scope: United States and internationally
Grant amount: $25,000 – $100,000
Emphasizing direct engagement with contemporary visual art, VIA Art Fund supports projects that exemplify the core values of artistic production, thought leadership, and public engagement. The Fund’s Artistic Production Grants are awarded twice annually to artists, nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, art production platforms, and biennials or festivals working in the field of contemporary art in the United States and internationally. Support is provided for new artistic commissions that take place outside museum or gallery walls, within the public realm, or in non-traditional exhibition environments.