District of Columbia Social Advocacy Grants
Explore 21 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Sep 26, 2025
Date Added
Aug 29, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to established organizations in Washington, DC, that are dedicated to dismantling systems of oppression and promoting community-led change for people of color.
Application Deadline
Sep 26, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Sep 26, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 28, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. to create or expand peer-operated centers that provide recovery-oriented services for individuals struggling with opioid and stimulant use disorders.
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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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. that are focused on implementing strategies to combat the opioid crisis and improve treatment and recovery services for residents.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 28, 2025
This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Washington, DC, to provide free or low-cost legal services and education to vulnerable residents, including families with mixed legal status.
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.
Application Deadline
Aug 8, 2025
Date Added
Jul 10, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, that work to enhance safety, rights, and opportunities for vulnerable populations through various community-focused initiatives.
Application Deadline
Jul 29, 2025
Date Added
Jul 10, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, clinics, and health centers in Washington, DC, to implement innovative programs that improve maternal and child health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations in Wards 7 and 8.
Application Deadline
Jul 22, 2025
Date Added
Jul 10, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. that offer grief support or violence prevention services for at-risk youth and young adults.
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.
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Not specified
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May 20, 2025
This funding opportunity provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and community-based institutions in Washington, D.C., to support a variety of services aimed at assisting crime victims and enhancing juvenile and criminal justice initiatives.
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Not specified
Date Added
Apr 9, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 26, 2024
This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 27, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat racism, support immigrants and refugees, and promote equitable climate policies, particularly in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York, with a focus on communities of color and low-income populations.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 27, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that work on climate justice initiatives, focusing on supporting communities of color and low-income populations in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York.