DC Oral History Collaborative Grants- Oral HIstory Interviewing

DC Oral History Collaborative Grants- Oral HIstory Interviewing

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: HumanitiesDC
Amount: Up to US $8,000
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The DC Oral History Collaborative Grants support individuals and community organizations in Washington, DC to document local histories through oral interviews. This initiative offers training and resources for both novice and experienced oral historians. Grantees will have their projects archived in the DC Public Library, helping to preserve the diverse narratives of the community. Applications are welcome from those aiming to enrich the historical landscape of DC through personal stories.

Overview

About The DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents, preserves, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training, mentorship, resources, programs, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians. Grant Opportunity This grant opportunity funds community organizations and individuals to conduct oral history projects that are then formally archived in the DC Public Library. Grantees receive extensive training and guidance on how to conduct oral history interviews and the components necessary to archive them. We welcome applicants who have never conducted oral history interviews as well as those with experience!

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. DC-based Individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations who propose collection of new oral history interviews