How much funding does Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP) provide?

Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP) provides Up to US $30,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP)

DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities

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Funding Amount

Up to US $30,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

This competitive grant is open to projects of various sizes, focusing on in-school, out-of-school, professional development, and older adult initiatives, fostering a rich cultural landscape.

Overview

The Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP) supports non-profit organizations in the District of Columbia to enhance student engagement in arts and humanities. AHEP aims to provide high-quality experiences that bolster academic achievement and strengthen the role of arts education. This competitive grant is open to projects of various sizes, focusing on in-school, out-of-school, professional development, and older adult initiatives, fostering a rich cultural landscape.

AHEP Program Overview
The Commission on the Arts and Humanities (“CAH” or “the Agency”) seeks applications for the FY26 Arts and Humanities Education Projects (AHEP). AHEP furthers CAH’s mission by encouraging progress in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia by supporting non-profit arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations who significantly contribute to the District of Columbia as a world-class cultural capital. This grant opportunity has the following program goals:
Provide access to high-quality arts and humanities experiences that work to advance student academic achievement in the District of Columbia.Strengthen the value of an arts and humanities education as a critical component of a student’s broader education.Support activities that are consistent with local and national learning standards for arts and humanities education, including the current state standards in non-arts content areas, where appropriate.
AHEP is open for projects of all sizes that demonstrate District impact and engage District children, youth, and older adults.
Grants are competitive and applications are organized for review in cohorts based on the following qualifying project categories: (1) In-School Projects; (2) Out-of-School-Time Projects; (3) Professional Development Projects; or (4) Older Adult Projects.