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District of Columbia Grants

Explore 70 grant opportunities available in District of Columbia

2026 General Support Grants Program
Contact for amount
DC Bar Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding program provides essential operational support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, that deliver civil legal services to low-income residents, helping them cover costs like rent and technology.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Health Equity Fund
$55,000,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia that are dedicated to improving health equity and economic mobility for marginalized communities through innovative and community-driven approaches.

Health
Nonprofits
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kerr Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Kerr Foundation, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create educational, health, cultural, and community service opportunities for youth and economic development in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

Education
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
$2,500,000
NBCUniversal
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 11, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets that focus on youth education, storytelling, and community engagement initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Office of Youth Programs (OYP) College Tour Grant
$120,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to facilitate college tours for underserved high school students in Washington, D.C., helping them explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities and prepare for higher education.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Empowering Communities Through innovative Violence Intervention Grant
$3,000,000
District of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE).
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Washington, D.C. to implement innovative strategies aimed at reducing gun violence and enhancing safety in specific neighborhoods.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Youth Environmental Education Grant Program
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides funding to schools, organizations, and agencies to support youth-led environmental education projects and professional development for educators focused on local environmental issues.

Education
Nonprofits
Cultural Sustainability Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Wallace Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2025

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This program provides unrestricted funding to small arts organizations rooted in communities of color, helping them sustain and expand their cultural practices while addressing systemic inequities.

Arts
Nonprofits
RiverSmart Communities Demonstration Program
$600,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $600,000 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations to implement green stormwater infrastructure solutions that reduce pollution and improve waterways in Washington, D.C.

Energy
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
Rooted in Justice 2024-2025
$25,000
Cedar Tree Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
District of Columbia Climate Commitment Grant
$220,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a strategic plan aimed at achieving carbon neutrality in the District of Columbia by 2040, with a focus on promoting equity for communities most affected by climate change.

Energy
Nonprofits
2025 Matched Savings Program
$150,000
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support non-profit organizations that provide financial education and savings programs for youth in foster care aged 15-21 in the District of Columbia, helping them transition to independent living.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Family Preservation Project Grant
$200,000
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to legal clinics and law firms that offer essential legal and social work services to low-income families in the District of Columbia at risk of child welfare intervention.

Social Advocacy
County governments
Job Readiness Training Grant Program
$700,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer job readiness training and employment services to help District residents facing barriers to employment secure permanent jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
DMV Climate Innovation Fellowship 2025
$10,000
Halcyon
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This fellowship program supports entrepreneurs in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area who are developing innovative solutions for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

Environment
Small businesses

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