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District of Columbia grants for County governments

Explore 13 grant opportunities

Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach and Collaboration
$60,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will educate low-income families, particularly Spanish-speaking and African immigrant households in specific D.C. wards, about the risks of lead exposure and ways to protect their children from lead poisoning.

Health
Nonprofits
Small and Accessible Sustainability Grant
$190,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, new, and historically-excluded organizations in the District of Columbia to implement community projects that promote waste reduction and urban agriculture, enhancing sustainability and food equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
OSSE Adult and Family Education Consolidated Competitive Grant 2026
$680,000
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver adult education programs for District residents facing educational and workforce challenges, such as low literacy and limited English proficiency.

Education
City or township governments
Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act Facilities Grant
$750,000
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the renovation of facilities used by high-quality public charter schools in Washington, DC, to enhance educational infrastructure and expand access to quality education.

Education
County governments
Colorectal Cancer Control Program
$220,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community health organizations in Washington, DC, to improve cancer screening rates among underserved populations, particularly focusing on colorectal, breast, cervical, and lung cancers.

Community Development
County governments
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia to create and present arts and humanities projects that benefit local communities and enhance cultural experiences.

Community Development
County governments
General Operating Support Grant Program 2026
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. that focus on the arts, humanities, or arts education, helping them sustain their operations and enhance cultural experiences for the community.

Humanities
County governments
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
Community Journalism Program
Contact for amount
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This program provides free training in journalism to empower Washington, DC residents aged 18 and older to tell impactful local stories through workshops and mentorship.

Arts
County governments
OSSE Whole Child and Educator Wellness Grant 2025
$500,000
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Washington, DC, to enhance health and wellness initiatives in early childhood education facilities and public/charter schools, focusing on educator well-being, physical education, and environmental education.

Education
County governments
Youth Peer Sexual Health in District of Columbia
$500,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This grant provides funding for a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. to create a peer-led program that educates and supports youth aged 13-24 in preventing HIV, STIs, and unintended pregnancies while promoting health equity.

Recreation
County governments
Childcare for Pregnant and Birthing Parents Grant
$500,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a single birthing hospital or facility in Washington, DC, to establish on-site emergency childcare for pregnant and birthing parents during medical treatments.

Health
County governments