John Franzén Grant for the Arts

John Franzén Grant for the Arts

Award Amount: $25,000 (single grant)

Recurrence: Annual

Geographic Scope: Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, DC

Program Overview:
The John Franzén Grant for the Arts is a single $25,000 grant awarded each year to support novel visual, performing, and architectural/design arts programs that can cultivate new audiences and enhance community life on Capitol Hill.

Background:
The Foundation established this annual grant to commemorate John Franzén, a long-time board member and devoted supporter of the Capitol Hill community and the arts. John was a leader in the early years of the Hill Center and a founder of the Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project, which records oral histories from longtime residents. When John passed away, he left a substantial bequest to the Foundation to support this grant.

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Contact for Questions:
Mark Weinheimer, Chair, CHCF Grants Committee