Individual Membership

Speak your mind. Broadcast your vision. Shape your community.

Become an individual member at DCTV to share your story with audiences across DC and beyond. You can become a DCTV Programmer to air shows you've produced on our cable channels, and you can join as a Creative Member to access all of our audio and video production and storytelling resources.

 

Become a DCTV Programmer

Fill out a Programmer Application to submit episodes and shows you've created for broadcast on DCTV cable channels.

Apply as a Programmer

 

Become a DCTV Creative Member

Fill out a Creative Member Application to submit programs for broadcast, take discounted classes, use our equipment and resources, and join a local community of creatives in the DMV.

Apply as a Creative Member

 

DCTV is a vibrant, creative and community resource that offers a wide range of resources, services and education. Join our community for an opportunity to share you passions and opinions - and reach over 360,000 cable viewers on-air and online.

Individual Member Requirements:

  • You must supply a valid government ID and documentation of your home address with your membership application and membership fee.

  • DC residency is not required for membership. However, all members are required to provide ID and proof of their home address, regardless of where they reside.
  • You may mail your application or apply online. You can also submit the documents in person during regular operating hours, or fax to (202) 526-6646. For more information, contact us.
  • If you are rejoining DCTV after a membership expiration of more than two years, you may be required to take DCTV 101.

Required Documentation

We ask that you provide one of the following government-issue identification:

  • Passport
  • Driver’s license
  • Non-driver’s ID
  • Government employee ID
  • Public housing or social services ID

Verification of Address

We ask that you provide one of the following (dated within 60 days):

  • Bill or notarized residency verification statement from a landlord or property manager
  • Residence related utility bill – electricity, water, land line telephone, cable, gas
  • Medical statement or correspondence (such as a medical insurance statement)
  • Bank statement or correspondence
  • Letter or bill from a government agency, such as the DMV, parking authority, or IRS, etc.
  • Letter or paycheck stub from your employer
  • Signed, current lease dated within the last year, and with the new member named as a tenant, lessee or sublease

DCTV does not accept the following items:

  • Voter registration card
  • Motor vehicle registration card
  • Lease that is past the original expiration date, even if they have been extended on a month-to-month basis
  • Medical insurance card that does not have an expiration date
  • Cell phone bill

Get Started or Renew Your Membership Today! 

The DCTV capacity building grant program offers eligible nonprofits an array of benefits that build organizational communications and storytelling capability and provides an ongoing presence on cable television. We designed these grants to offer training and expert guidance to the nonprofit community, which enables you to robustly expand your impact within the DC community.

“Grant Level” is the amount of money your organization contributes to receive the grant. The grant term is initially one year and requires a very small organizational match. DCTV will provide documentation so that you can appropriately record “in-kind” services in your financial records. Grants may be extended or renewed with DCTV approval.