NOFA: Commemorate DC Grant

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

OFFICE OF PLANNING

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA)

Commemorate DC Grant

The DC Office of Planning (OP) is soliciting grant applications for a Commemorative Works grant. With this grant, the District of Columbia seeks to increase commemoration of native Washingtonians, leaders and prominent figures of color, historic events, organizations, and cultural staples across all wards of the District. As the primary space where civic interaction occurs, the public realm informs and reflects the District's identity as a whole, while commemorative works aim to directly reflect local historic identities. These artistic works will support efforts to increase creative placemaking opportunities across wards and add to the vibrancy of the public realm by reinvigorating our streets, plazas, parks and other open spaces.

Eligibility Criteria: All eligible applications are reviewed through a competitive process. Organizations that meet the following eligibility requirements at the time of application may apply:

• Represents one of the following organizations: DC-Based Arts organizations and/or non-profits with experience in Public Art.
• Serves the residents, workers, business owners, property owners, and/or visitors of the District of Columbia; Is incorporated in the District of Columbia, headquartered with a land address in DC and have 501(c)(3) status for at least one year prior to the application period.
• Is registered as a District of Columbia nonprofit business in good standing with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, the Office of Tax and Revenue, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Department of Employment Services.
• Can provide a "Clean Hands" certificate to verify it is in good financial standing with the Government of the District of Columbia and meet certain insurance requirements.

Applicants shall submit one application. The maximum award amount is $40,000 per organization. Incomplete or late applications or applications that do not follow the instructions and guidelines will be automatically deemed ineligible for review and funding. Prospective applicants should read through these guidelines in their entirety before submitting an application.

Release Date of Request for Applications: November 12, 2024

Deadline for Submission: December 3, 2024

Pre-Application Conference: November 20, 2024 (3:00 PM)

Availability of RFA: OP will post the RFA on the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs' website (https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/content/community-grant-program).

Amount of Awards: The total funding available through this notice is $40,000. OP intends to make one award. The RFA does not commit OP to make an award.

Length of Awards: Grant awards are for the date of award through September 30, 2025.

OP Contact: Edward Giefer, [email protected]

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