Safe and Secure District of Columbia Nonprofit Fund

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) in Washington, DC is offering the FY26 Safe and Secure DC Nonprofit Fund, with up to $1 million in total grant funds available for Fiscal Year 2026. This program is aimed at enhancing the physical security and safety of nonprofit organizations located within the District of Columbia. The grant supports improvements to physical site security, helping organizations mitigate risks and protect staff, volunteers, and visitors. DMPSJ serves as the local government entity coordinating this program, which reflects the District’s commitment to public safety through targeted support to community-based organizations. The funding is intended specifically for security and safety enhancements at nonprofit facilities, such as physical upgrades or protective measures, though the detailed allowable uses are outlined in the official Request for Applications (RFA). All funded projects must align with the program’s central objective of improving safety for nonprofits in the District. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations that operate at physical sites located in Washington, DC. The program does not appear to extend eligibility to entities outside the District or to for-profit organizations. While the precise eligibility requirements, such as legal status documentation or past performance considerations, are contained in the RFA, the public announcement confirms the geographic limitation and nonprofit focus. Applications are due by Monday, August 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The application process is managed via the Zoom Grants platform, and applicants are encouraged to review the full RFA before submission. A pre-bidders conference was held on Friday, July 25, offering applicants the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarifications. A PDF of submitted questions and answers is also available for reference. Evaluation criteria, award timelines, and specific documentation requirements are detailed in the RFA. While the announcement does not outline these in the public notice, interested applicants must consult the linked materials to understand scoring priorities, required attachments, and compliance obligations. The RFA also includes information about allowable costs and reporting requirements. The program is not listed as recurring or rolling in the announcement, so future funding opportunities are not guaranteed. All inquiries can be directed to the DMPSJ at dmpsj@dc.gov or via phone at 202-673-6566. The DMPSJ office is located in the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 533, Washington, DC 20004, and operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.