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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
Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program
$500,000
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support community organizations in providing intensive mentoring and support services for at-risk youth aged 10 to 14 who are involved with the juvenile justice system in Washington, DC.

Youth
Nonprofits
Education, Training and Maintenance Program
$75,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to enhance environmental education and maintain green infrastructure at public and charter schools in Washington, D.C.

Environment
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 JU.S.tice 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
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
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
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
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
Summer Strong DC
$100,000
Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, that provide high-quality summer programs for children and youth, focusing on positive youth development and mitigating summer learning loss.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Education on Residential Energy Efficiency and Electrification
$50,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and private enterprises to educate and engage low-income households and disadvantaged communities in Washington, D.C. on energy efficiency and electrification practices.

Education
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Tenant Engagement Program
$50,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and private enterprises in educating tenants of affordable housing about energy efficiency and electrification technologies.

Housing
Nonprofits
District Sustainability Awards
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant recognizes and rewards individuals, businesses, and organizations in Washington, D.C. for their innovative contributions to sustainability, focusing on environmental, economic, and social equity initiatives.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Visions – Projects + Events
$25,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to create innovative public humanities projects, such as festivals, exhibitions, and performances, that engage and educate the community.

Humanities
Nonprofits
2025 Community Culture & Heritage Grants
$10,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations in Washington, DC, to create projects that celebrate and preserve the culture and heritage of local communities, culminating in a public event to showcase their work.

Humanities
Nonprofits