United States: Humanitini Curator Grant

Deadline: 3-Jun-22

The HumanitiesDC is offering the opportunity for DC residents conducting and presenting original humanities research to become Humanitini Curators.

Each Curator will create an in person or virtual public humanities program based on their research or area of expertise. As part of the application, prospective curators will need to fully describe this research topic, and where it is situated within a wider humanities field.

Funding Scope

• Strong connection to a humanities discipline – Prospective curators must identify one or more humanities disciplines to which their project is connected. They must be able to demonstrate that they have conducted extensive research on the topic they hope to translate into a public program.
• Topics that are both thoughtful and entertaining – The Humanitini is informative and educational, but it is also a fun and engaging experience for audiences. Humanitini programming should be engaging to a variety of attendees and is not intended specifically for a scholarly audience. The programmatic content should spark interest and engagement among attendees. Programming should take place during happy hour or between 5:00 pm – and 7:30 pm on a weekday.
• Informed, diverse panels and capable moderators – Ideal panels will be comprised of DC-based speakers from both inside and outside academia.
• A plan for attracting an audience of at least 30 people
• If proposing an in-person event, the strongest requests will have a tentative commitment from a Washington, DC bar or restaurant to host the program.
• A commitment from a professional videographer to film the Humanitini program and edit the footage to create a high-quality record of the program.

Funding Information

• Applicants may request up to $5,000.
• Applicants may submit one project application for this grant program in FY2022.

Other Required Proposal Elements

• Identification of the project’s Washington, DC Ward(s) served
• A description of the key personnel who will work on the project
• A timeline of project activities and milestones covering the full grant cycle
• A marketing strategy for the project
• A budget (in a provided template), and a budget narrative
• A detailed plan for complying with relevant provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility Requirements (Organizations):
  • Must be an IRS designated 501c3 non-profit organization.
  • Must be registered with, and authorized to do business in, the District as either a “Domestic” entity (that is, an entity that was incorporated in the District) or a “Foreign” entity (that is, an entity that was incorporated in another state).
  • Must register and comply with the regulatory requirements of the following agencies:
    • District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) – Corporations Division (indicating an “active” business license status at the time of application and agreeing to maintain such status throughout the grant period).
    • District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR).
    • District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES).
    • United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Must be able to obtain a certification of “Citywide Clean Hands” (CCH) from the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue.
  • Must have a principal business office address that is in the District of Columbia and is accessible for onsite review. Post office boxes will not be accepted.
  • Must be in good standing with HumanitiesDC. Applicants with outstanding or delinquent reports or final products from previous HumanitiesDC grants must submit them completed and without deficiencies at least 30 days before the deadline for which they wish to apply.
  • Prohibited applicants include: private clubs and organizations that prohibit membership based upon race, gender, color, religion, or any other classes identified in the District of Columbia Human Rights Act; for-profit (commercial) entities; political organizations; foreign governments; federal government entities; and District of Columbia government agencies.
  • By submitting a proposal, applicants certify that they or their fiscal sponsors are in compliance with all relevant eligibility requirements. Awarded applicants may be asked at any time during the grant period to provide proof of eligibility. Any awardees found to be ineligible after the award date will be required to return all grant funds to HDC.
• Eligibility Requirements (Individuals):
  • Must be aged 18 years or older.
  • Be a legal resident of the District of Columbia for at least one year prior to the application deadline and must maintain residency during the entire grant period.
  • Have a permanent DC address as listed on proper identification or tax returns. PO Boxes may not be used as a primary address.
  • Must not hold any open grants awarded or administered by HumanitiesDC at the time of the application deadline.
  • Must be in good standing with HumanitiesDC. Applicants with outstanding or delinquent reports or final products from previous HumanitiesDC grants must submit them completed and without deficiencies at least 30 days before the deadline for which they wish to apply.
  • All grant recipients are responsible for reporting their respective grant award(s) as income on federal and local tax returns (in accordance with applicable law) and are strongly encouraged to consult with a tax professional and the United States Internal Revenue Service.
  • By submitting a proposal, applicants certify that they are in compliance with all relevant eligibility requirements. Awarded applicants may be asked at any time during the grant period to provide proof of eligibility. Any awardees found to be ineligible after the award date will be required to return all grant funds to HDC.

For more information, visit Humanities Council of Washington.

For more information, visit https://humanitiesdc.org/grants/humanities-curator/rfp/