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District of Columbia grants for Nonprofits

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2026 Community Based Grant Programs
$750,000
DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, that work to enhance safety, rights, and opportunities for vulnerable populations through various community-focused initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
$415,000
DC Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Washington, D.C., to deliver evidence-based home visiting services that improve health and developmental outcomes for families with pregnant women and children up to three years old, particularly in high-risk neighborhoods.

Health
Nonprofits
Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Program
$250,000
DC Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, clinics, and health centers in Washington, DC, to implement innovative programs that improve maternal and child health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations in Wards 7 and 8.

Health
Nonprofits
Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant
$10,000
DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. that offer grief support or violence prevention services for at-risk youth and young adults.

Safety
Nonprofits
Youth Drop In Center Program 2026
$3,000,000
District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. to establish and operate youth drop-in centers that assist young adults aged 18 to 24 facing housing instability or homelessness.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Outreach and Improving Patient Engagement and Whole Person Care at Opioid Treatment Programs
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified Opioid Treatment Programs in Washington, D.C., to improve patient engagement and holistic care for individuals receiving treatment for opioid dependence.

Health
Nonprofits
Events DC Community Grants 2026
$25,000
Events DC
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that provide youth sports and arts programs, helping to enrich the lives of local children and youth through structured activities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Reduce Housing-Related Disparities in Childhood Lead Exposure Grant
$105,581
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to reduce lead exposure among children in high-risk communities in Washington, D.C., particularly targeting vulnerable populations such as racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and low-income residents.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 Private Fleet Diesel Electrification and Low-NOx Grant
$2,396,457
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-governmental organizations and private enterprises in the District of Columbia for replacing older diesel vehicles with zero-emission alternatives, aiming to reduce harmful air pollutants and improve public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Youth Development Grant Program
$1,000,000
Events DC
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to create summer sports programs that engage and empower youth through activities promoting teamwork, leadership, and life skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Engaging Next-Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control
$300,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower youth to lead tobacco control initiatives and reduce tobacco use among their peers in the District of Columbia.

Recreation
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
Grants to Decrease Tobacco Use and Improve Asthma Health in District of Columbia
$300,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing educational resources and outreach initiatives to reduce tobacco use and improve asthma health among healthcare professionals in the District of Columbia.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program
$35,000
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for District resident curators or nonprofit organizations to create and present innovative visual art exhibitions that focus on social justice or showcase contemporary cultural practices.

Arts
Nonprofits
High-Needs Healthcare Career Scholarship Program
$600,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides scholarships to District residents pursuing careers in high-demand healthcare professions, addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Justice Grants 2026
Contact for amount
Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia to implement programs that address juvenile and criminal justice issues, focusing on prevention, reentry services, and systemic reform for at-risk populations.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Health Equity Fund - Demonstration Projects
Contact for amount
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects by nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, aimed at improving health equity and economic mobility for marginalized communities by addressing the root causes of health disparities.

Health
Nonprofits
Small and Accessible Sustainability Grant 2025
$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
Participant Advancement, Training, and Higher Education (PATH) Grant
$250,000
Department of Employment Services (DOES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist young adults aged 18-24 who are not in school, helping them gain job skills, education, and employment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Youth Pathways to the Finance Industry Program
$150,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs that provide structured financial industry exposure and training for District youth aged 16 to 18, fostering early career interest and skill development.

Youth
Nonprofits