đź’µ GRANT ALERT | Events DC Community Grant Program
Grant applications timeline:
Applications for the first Fiscal Year 2024 semi-annual grant cycle are due no later than August 1, 2023; applicants will be notified of their award status in October, 2023.
Events DC FY2024 Community Grant Guidelines (PDF)
Events DC FY 2024 Community Grant Checklist (PDF)
Community Grant Application (For reference- Not for submission)
*Each program cycle will be evaluated independently based on the applications received and funding available. Past grantees are not guaranteed awards in future years, nor are previous award amounts guaranteed for the current cycle.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
Be a DC-based non-profit organization certified as tax-exempt in accordance with criteria set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Tax Code and granted an exemption from District of Columbia income and franchise taxes, pursuant to DC Code § 47-1802.01;
Utilize grant funding for programs or projects that support youth-focused sports, performing or cultural arts in the District of Columbia;
Present a copy of an annual financial audit conducted by a certified public accountant for the organization’s most recent fiscal year; or if the organization has not conducted an annual financial audit, a copy of the organization’s IRS Form 990 for the most recent tax year; and
A copy of an active business license issued by the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), formerly DCRA – Corporations Division (indicating an “active” business license at the time of application and agreeing to maintain such status throughout the grant period) Please see grant guidelines for an explanation on active business licenses.