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District of Columbia Community Development Grants

Explore 28 grant opportunities

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

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

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Vitality Fund
$3,500,000
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

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.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
FY25 Cure the Streets Grant Program
$814,000
Office of the Attorney General, Washington D.C.
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY25 Workplace Rights Grant Program
$750,000
Office of the Attorney General, Washington D.C.
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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