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District of Columbia Community Development Grants

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Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robust Retail Citywide Grants
$10,000
Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

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Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Budding Fund
$25,000
DC Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to established grassroots organizations in Washington, DC, that have a proven track record of driving systemic change and are led by changemakers of color.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bird Friendly Buildings Grant
$150,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides financial and technical support to organizations for retrofitting buildings in Washington, D.C. to reduce bird collisions and promote bird-friendly practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Feed the Need
$3,000
Future Harvest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Community Power Grantmaking Program
$75,000
A Foundation for Radical Possibility
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations led by Black people and those of the global majority in the Washington, DC area, focusing on innovative and disruptive efforts to advance racial justice and community self-determination.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Sprouting Fund
$10,000
Sprouting Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to emerging organizations in Washington, DC, focused on racial justice and systemic change, particularly those led by and for communities directly affected by systemic harm.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Mid-Atlantic Preservation Academy
Contact for amount
Enterprise Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides training, technical assistance, and funding to affordable housing organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region to help them preserve small- and medium-sized multifamily properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation Grant Program
$250,000
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on preventing adverse childhood experiences and promoting healthy outcomes for children and families in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
Contact for amount
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 Washington, DC, to support arts and humanities projects that enhance community engagement and cultural vibrancy throughout the city.

Arts
Nonprofits
Preservation Initiatives Grant Program
$50,000
DC Preservation League
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individuals and non-profit organizations in preserving historic and cultural sites, encouraging community engagement and education in preservation efforts.

Education
Nonprofits
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Immigrant Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support immigrant rights, legal services, and holistic support for refugees and asylum seekers, particularly in Baltimore, the DC region, and New York.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Grant
$609,500
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations for the installation and maintenance of publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers in Washington, DC, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate Resilience and Insurance Industry Collaboration Grant
$25,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and private enterprises to develop collaborative strategies that enhance the insurance market's resilience to climate-related risks in the District of Columbia.

Environment
Nonprofits
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that address community needs and improve the quality of life for underserved populations in areas served by TD Bank.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund
$7,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative preservation projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, aimed at fostering collaboration among public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to protect cultural and natural resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant
$100,000
District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses owned by Ward 8 residents in Washington, D.C., to promote sustainable growth and improve access to capital within the local community.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY25 Leaders of Tomorrow: Youth Violence Prevention Grant Program
$100,000
Office of the Attorney General, Washington D.C.
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for non-profit organizations focused on preventing youth violence and supporting at-risk youth through evidence-based strategies.

Community Development
Nonprofits