332 Washington, DC Grants for Arts and Culture

332 Arts and Culture Grants for Washington, DC

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Documentary Filmmakers to Complete Projects

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International documentary filmmakers to complete projects. Funding is intended exclusively for the post-production phase. Eligible film topics include the environment, culture, social justice, activism, and adventure. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222418
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Fellowship to a USA Filmmaker to Complete a Work in Progress

Deadline: 07/16/26

Fellowship to a USA filmmaker to complete a work in progress. In addition to a cash award, the fellow will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, story and editing consultation, and coverage of travel, lodging, and admittance fees for the funding source's a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222419
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329
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Grants to USA Native Artistic Performers to Support Productions

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of $30,000 to USA Native artists and Native-led arts organizations and collectives to support their productions. Mid-career artists may apply. Funding is intended for individuals who are actively involved in the creation of a live production. Examples of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216348
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada Nonprofit or IHE to Conduct a Study Tour

Deadline: 07/17/26

Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization or IHE to implement a study tour program for Canadian university students related to the founding values and history of the United States. The program will include discussions and lectures by experts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230266
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Opportunity for International Asian Artists to Participate in a Residency and Contest

Deadline: 07/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Asian artists to participate in a residency program and contest that explore various artistic media in relation to Asia. Eligible media include film, animation, video art, games, and motion graphics. Submitted entries...

GrantWatch ID#: 214890
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Cooperative Agreements to USA and Israel Entities to Strengthen International Ties

Deadline: 07/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions to strengthen ties between the two countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 214688

Grants to Washington, DC Arts and Humanities Nonprofits for Programming that Benefits Students...

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit arts and humanities organizations to provide programming for students and educators. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to field trips, professional development opportunities for teachers, and pre/post...

GrantWatch ID#: 181794

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts and Humanities Programs

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for arts and humanities programming. Funding is intended for educational programs that benefit students, older adults, educational staff, and teaching artists. The goal of the grant is to provide pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 183572

Fellowships to USA Individuals for Professional Development in the Field of Video Production

Deadline: 07/24/26

Fellowships to USA qualifying individuals for professional development in the field of video production. The program is designed for individuals who have experience with video editing. Fellows will participate in a paid 14-week fellowship and will benefit from men...

GrantWatch ID#: 213148

Grants to Washington, DC Artists, Arts Professionals, Nonprofits, and Business-Improvement Dis...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to Washington, DC artists, arts professionals, nonprofit organizations, and recognized business-improvement districts for the creation and installation of publicly accessible works of art. Applicants must obtain permits and verification of community support...

GrantWatch ID#: 179396

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations for historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to protect and preserve significant cultural and historical...

GrantWatch ID#: 212356

Fellowships to USA Native Americans to Share and Preserve Cultural Knowledge

Deadline: 07/29/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA individual members and descendants of a Native American tribe and Alaska and Hawaii Natives to sustain, preserve, and share cultural knowledge. The program will provide recipients with both financial and technical support. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174413

Grants to USA Organizations for Programs Serving Armenian-American Youth

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 142791

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Disabilities for Media Production

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for initiatives related to filmmaking and media production. Eligible proposals are for nonfiction new media projects and feature-length documentary films with a run time of at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215207

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Teams for Outstanding...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220082

Grants to USA Artists and Artist Collaboratives for Artist Gatherings and Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $500 to USA artist collaboratives to support artist gatherings, project accessibility, and documentation and archiving. Grantees are chosen at random from the pool of eligible applicants. Funding is intended to provide funding for various needs of the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 224887

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas of interest include social services, education, health and safety, civic initiatives, natural resources, arts, disaster relief, habitat and speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 227741

Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada Nonprofit or School for Speaker Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization or educational institution to arrange programs featuring American speakers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to arrange i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230309

Grants to USA Artists for Artist Gatherings to Promote Creative Sharing

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $500 to USA artists for artist gatherings. Funding is intended for in-person and online gatherings to build connections, promote research, and support the creative process. Grant funds can be used to cover facilitator and accessibility provider fees, ven...

GrantWatch ID#: 230930

Grants to USA Writers and Translators to Support Literary Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA writers and translators to support the launch or completion of literary projects. Funding is intended to assist writers in genres that include, but are not limited to, memoirs, novels, essays, poetry books, and short story collections. Additionally, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204729

Grants to International Doctorates and Doctoral Students for Anthropology Research

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International independent scholars, doctorates, and doctoral students for collaborative anthropological research projects. Funding is intended for research teams that include one partner from the community being studied....

GrantWatch ID#: 217811

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Diversity in the Field of Folklore

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Grants to USA and Netherlands Nonprofits and Artists for Arts and Cultural Programming and Exc...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA and Netherlands nonprofit organizations and artists for arts and cultural programming, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the two countries. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, research, and publications that promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226244

Grants to USA Nonprofit Art Museums, Houses, and Film Festivals for Science Film Series

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit art museums, art houses, and film festivals to present science-based film series. Funding will support film series that explore topics related to science and present at least three films during the upcoming season. One of the films present...

GrantWatch ID#: 230999

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts and Sports Programming for Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/03/26 Conference Date: 07/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for new and existing projects and programs for local children and youth. Funding is intended for organizations promoting sports, cultural arts, and performing arts among young residents. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 193898

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Enhance Community Life in Multiple States

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance community life. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address one of the focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 210797

Fellowship for a USA Researcher for Advanced Research in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Deadline: 08/03/26

Fellowship opportunity for a USA researcher or scholar for advanced research in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies in New York. In addition to a cash stipend, the fellow will receive full access to the library's staff and collections and a designated study area. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 229154

Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Grants to USA Tribal Nonprofits and Agencies for Native American Language Immersion Programs

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for Native American language programs and schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 167770

Grants to USA Tribal and Native Agencies and IHEs to Preserve Native American Languages

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, tribal and Native agencies, and nonprofit organizations to preserve Native American languages. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to establish ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183373

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Compete for Social Change Ideas

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International high school, college, and university students to participate in a competition for presenting innovative ideas on how to create change. Students will compete for prizes based on essays or video presentations that addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 222381

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, Agency, or Tribe to Run Arts Fellowship Activities

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, government agency, or tribe to organize events and projects related to an arts fellowship program. The successful applicant will coordinate and manage a variety of activities, including but not limited to an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229779

Grants to USA Public Charities for Music-Based Therapy Initiatives

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA public charities for music-based therapy initiatives. Funding priorities include musical therapeutic interventions, mental health initiatives for professionals in the music industry, and music therapy services in clinical and medical...

GrantWatch ID#: 230668

Opportunity for a USA Puppetry Company or Puppeteer to Join a Residency Program

Deadline: 08/09/26

Opportunity for a USA puppetry company or puppeteer to join a residency program. In addition to the program, which covers room and board, the resident will also receive a $7,500 grant. The program and funding are intended to provide the necessary space and support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222232

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental and...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams for projects addressing challenges affecting society and the environment. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to concerns regarding community activation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210346

Grants to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Individuals for Creative P...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals to support a project or a mission that will be completed within the calendar year. Funding is intended to support creatives such as artists, content creators, small business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213660

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Exchange Programs with Germany

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 183634

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Cultural Resource Management Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government agencies in multiple states to manage cultural, archaeological, and paleontological resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 230144

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Interior Design Research Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International teams for research projects related to interior design. Funding is intended to support projects that produce design principles, tools, and guidelines to benefit designers in the field. Projects will ultimately be developed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186556

Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Outstanding Work Integrating Asian Cultu...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of outstanding work integrating Asian cultural heritage into psychiatric treatment. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has emphasized the impact Asian culture should have on the treat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221753

Award to a USA, Canada, and International Folklore Scholar or Practitioner for Excellence in S...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, and International folklore scholar or practitioner to recognize accomplishments in integrating scholarship with community engagement. The award may be given for a wide range of accomplishments, including exhibits, articles, books, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222476

Award to a USA, Canada, and International IHE Student for Exceptional Work in African American...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $250 to a USA, Canada, and International undergraduate or graduate student to recognize exceptional work related to folklore in African American culture. Students may be recognized for their work in a range of media, including exhibitions, papers, recordi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222485

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors for Exceptional Folklore Literature

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize exceptional literature based on folklore. The prize will be awarded for a nonfiction or fiction book written for children and youth. The book should accurately represent the worldview and culture of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 222495

Award to USA, Canada, and International Musicians and Scholars for Historical Music Contributi...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician or musical scholar for contributions to the field of historical music. Funding may be used for recordings, monographs, articles, editions, public performances, and other projects. Funding is intended as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158738

Grants to International Individuals for Research Projects Related to Classic Song

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support research and publication related to music. Proposals may be submitted at any stage of research. Eligible applicants include faculty, independent scholars, and graduate students who are writi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181872

Grants to USA Publications and Literary Arts Organizations to Support Writers

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA publications and literary arts organizations to support creative writers. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Funding is intended for one-time, new projects that address challenges faced by literary arts nonprofit organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229958

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Photographers and Videographers f...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International photographers and videographers to create meaningful projects. The purpose of the program is to support emerging content creators as they develop their skills and to bring them international attention. W...

GrantWatch ID#: 230465