The Stability and Equity in Arts Grantmaking Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the stability and equity of grantmaking processes at the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, particularly for the General Operation Support (GOS) grant program. The bill addresses the significant funding reductions experienced by many grantees between Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025, which contradicted the Commission's prior guidance on maintaining award amounts. To ensure equitable distribution of funds, the legislation establishes that GOS award amounts will be proportionally tied to an organization's annual expenses, while also implementing a cap on maximum awards and a floor for minimum grants to support smaller organizations.

Additionally, the bill introduces new eligibility criteria for grant recipients, ensuring that large national arts institutions with budgets exceeding $100 million do not receive grants intended for local organizations. It mandates that eligible organizations must have an active Board of Directors, conduct the majority of their activities within the District, and focus primarily on the arts or humanities. The legislation also sets clear criteria for supplemental funding consideration, emphasizing the quality of programming, charitable contributions, and diversity in governance. Overall, the bill seeks to enshrine equity goals into law, providing a more stable and fair framework for arts funding in the District of Columbia.