Discovering DC's Cultural Tapestry Through Community Grants
Uncover the essence of Washington, DC's cultural heritage with HumanitiesDC's Community Culture & Heritage Grants. Engage in storytelling, preservation, and exploration of the city's rich history and narratives through various projects. Learn about grant opportunities and how you can contribute to celebrating the diverse cultural fabric of DC.
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Community Culture & Heritage Grant Workshop February 7, 2023 February 21, 2023
Outline Introductions Purpose of this workshop About HumanitiesDC Community Culture & Heritage Grants The Application Q&A and Proposal Ideas
Workshop Purpose Provide more detail about the grant program Highlight key aspects of the application Give prospective applicants the opportunity to discuss their ideas Does not include all requirements and necessary information
Tell us a Little About Yourself Name Organization Affiliation (if any) 30 seconds on your project idea and your interest in it
About HumanitiesDC HumanitiesDC helps all Washingtonians, and others connected to the District of Columbia, deepen their relationships with the city and each other through the sharing of unique and universal stories, the fostering of intellectual stimulation, and the promotion of cross-cultural understanding To help fulfill this mission: community-informed grantmaking to invest in local scholars, experts, and organizations, as well as engaging all residents through partnership-based public programming In 2022 we awarded six Community Culture & Heritage grants; in 2023 we expect to award $80,000 to eight grantees
Why Community Culture & Heritage Grants? Expand support for the humanities beyond scholars and historians Provide resources to residents and community organizations to tell stories of interest to them Document the history, culture and narratives of DC Highlight forgotten or little-known aspects of DC
Overview Preserve the culture, memories and experiences of DC Capturing unfolding stories Range of possibilities: Written publications, multimedia projects, exhibits, websites, lesson plans, tours...
Examples To the East: The Rise of Public Murals In Wards 7 And 8 A retrospective exhibit on the groundbreaking artists who painted the first public murals east of the river Plaques and other markers, honoring the enslaved and free African Americans who lived in, worked in, and assisted in building Georgetown Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour A digital detective story where the public learns about the Fort Reno community, the Black neighborhood displaced in favor of the current park Re/Know Reno: A detective story. Dap: Past and Present Exploration of the Black Man s Most Nuanced Gesture A multi-media project on the meaning and complexities of dap in three neighborhoods in DC
Applicant Eligibility DC-based: Individuals (at least 18 years of age) Community Groups (must designate a primary point of contact) Nonprofit Organizations Must have closed prior grants before submission
Fiscal Sponsorship A 501(c)3 nonprofit that assumes all financial and legal obligations of the grant award An option for individuals and community groups concerned about the tax or other implications of being the direct applicant No more than 10% of the grant award may be used to pay a fiscal sponsor Applicants applying through fiscal sponsors must use the fiscal sponsor s organization account within Foundant, our grants portal
Requirements Showcase of projects towards the end of project period Document all grant expenditures Changes to scope of approved grant or budget must be requested in writing Submission of an interim and final report.
Details Up to $10,000 award Full grant awarded at the beginning of the project period Project Period: May 1, 2023 March 1, 2024
Your Application A Humanities Focus: relevant humanities scholarship with specific focus on one or more central humanities disciplines: anthropology; archaeology; art history/criticism/appreciation comparative religion; ethics; history; jurisprudence language; linguistics; literature; philosophy; preservation Strong Scholar or Expert Involvement: include a DC-based, humanities- based scholar, historian or community expert as an advisor or partner
Your Application (cont.) Community Partnership: demonstrate how DC residents benefit from and are involved in the project Final Product: well-designed and accessible to DC residents
Some Required Elements Valid EIN and UEI numbers A physical address located in Washington, DC Organization Profile or Individual Statement of Interest demonstrates connection to proposed project Description of activities that will lead to the desired end Key personnel who will ensure that project is successful
Some Required Elements (cont.) A project timeline that will result in a successfully completed project by the end of the project period A project budget and budget narrative based on allowable costs sufficient to carry out project Measuring Success what does success mean to you and how will you know you've achieved it?
Project Costs 100% of awarded grant funds must be applied to direct program costs The grant CAN fund: Project supplies and equipment Virtual presenting platforms. Space rental Honoraria/wages/stipends Project transportation Project publicity and promotion The grant CANNOT fund: Indirect costs, overhead, rent, utilities, or administrative fees General office supplies Refreshments/hospitality/parties Costs related to fundraisers and special events Expenses unrelated to the execution of the project
Strategies for Successful Applications Break down the categories on the budget sheet into individual expenses on the budget narrative Clearly state the goal of your project and how it will be achieved Make clear the benefit your project will have on DC residents Anticipate and answer questions reviewers might have Have someone unconnected to the project provide feedback on your proposal before submitting it Do not include letters of support from organizations or individuals not directly involved in the project
Applicant Resources Live workshops, workshop recordings and presentations RFP (Request for Proposals) and application questions FAQ and Tips on using Foundant (the application portal) Office hours (one-on-one 30-minute assistance calls)
Key Links & Contacts https://humanitiesdc.org/grant-opportunities/ http://grantapplication.wdchumanities.org Eli Yussuf, Community Grants Manager: eyussuf@humanitiesdc.org Lois Nembhard, Director of Grantmaking & Programs: lnembhard@humanitiesdc.org
How to Submit the Application When you are ready to begin your application go to http://grantapplication.wdchumanities.org (note the slightly different domain) Create a new profile for you and your organization if this is your first time applying for a HumanitiesDC grant. Click on Apply when you are at your Applicant Dashboard. Be sure to select the correct grant opportunity from the list (several are similarly named).
