District of Columbia Community Development Grants

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and private enterprises in the District of Columbia to deliver services that prevent homelessness and assist individuals and families in securing stable housing.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and initiatives focused on sustainability, zero waste, and urban agriculture in the District, enabling them to implement small-scale projects that promote sustainable food systems and materials reuse.

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that focus on the humanities, helping them strengthen their operations and sustainability.

This grant provides funding for artists and organizations to create public artworks that engage and enrich communities in Washington, D.C.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote arts and humanities initiatives in the Northeast and Southeast quadrants of Washington, D.C., enhancing cultural access and community engagement.

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.

This program provides financial assistance to small retail businesses in Washington, D.C. to help them maintain operations and thrive amid economic challenges.

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

This program provides financial incentives to businesses relocating to or expanding within Washington, DC, with a focus on job creation, capital investment, and economic growth in key industry sectors.

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.

This program provides funding to community organizations for employing local individuals to prevent gun violence and promote peace in neighborhoods affected by high rates of violence.

This program provides funding to community organizations to educate and assist District workers about their employment rights, including issues like minimum wage and workplace leave.

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