The Stability and Equity in Arts Grantmaking Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the stability and equity of the General Operation Support (GOS) grant program administered by the Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The bill addresses recent funding inconsistencies where many grantees experienced significant reductions in their awards despite a stable overall budget. To mitigate this, the legislation establishes that GOS award amounts will be proportionally tied to an organization's annual expenses, with a cap on maximum awards to prevent larger organizations from disproportionately benefiting. Additionally, it sets a minimum funding floor to support smaller and mid-sized organizations.

The bill also 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. 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. Furthermore, the legislation outlines clear criteria for supplemental funding considerations, emphasizing the quality of programming, charitable contributions, and diversity in governance. By enshrining these equity goals into law, the bill seeks to provide a more stable and equitable framework for arts funding in the District of Columbia.