Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia
AI Summary
The Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the District of Columbia, having paid a total of $667.5K in grants to nine grantees in 2026. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Cultural Development Corporation (CulturalDC) creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations that stimulate economic development and improve the quality of the DC area. CulturalDCs current programs include operating the Source Theater, presenting visual and performing arts programs through their Mobile Arts Programming and Mobile Art Gallery, and providing artspace design, development and management support services.
Cause Areas
3
Economic development
Arts education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
$525K
48%
Theater Alliance of Washington DC
Washington, DC
$250K
23%
HAMILTONIAN ARTISTS INC
Washington, DC
$152.5K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$252.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia?
No. Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia give?
Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia make each year?
In 2026, Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $668 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia fund recently?
In 2026, Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Theater Alliance of Washington DC, and HAMILTONIAN ARTISTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia?
Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.