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District of Columbia Education Grants

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Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will create job opportunities and training for local residents while improving the environmental conditions of Kingman and Heritage Islands through ecological restoration and community engagement activities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Martha’s Table Community Impact Fund
$30,000
Martha’s Table (via Greater Washington Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted grants to grassroots organizations in Washington, DC's Ward 8 that focus on economic mobility, early childhood education, youth development, and health and wellness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Office of Youth Programs Research Grant
$90,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research by colleges and universities in Washington, DC, to evaluate the effectiveness of youth employment and career readiness programs for young people aged 9 to 24.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
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
Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

Youth
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
The Ceres Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Ceres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving education and employment opportunities for underserved youth in specific regions of California, Washington, DC, and Western Massachusetts.

Education
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
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
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
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