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District of Columbia Youth Grants

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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
Youth Drop In Center Program 2026
$3,000,000
District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. to establish and operate youth drop-in centers that assist young adults aged 18 to 24 facing housing instability or homelessness.

Youth
Nonprofits
Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
$415,000
DC Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Washington, D.C., to deliver evidence-based home visiting services that improve health and developmental outcomes for families with pregnant women and children up to three years old, particularly in high-risk neighborhoods.

Health
Nonprofits
FY2026 Community Development Grant
$750,000
DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
State

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Program
$250,000
DC Department of Health (DC Health)
State

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant
$10,000
DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)
State

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.

Safety
Nonprofits
Events DC Community Grants 2026
$25,000
Events DC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that provide youth sports and arts programs, helping to enrich the lives of local children and youth through structured activities.

Youth
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
Youth Development Grant Program
$1,000,000
Events DC
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to create summer sports programs that engage and empower youth through activities promoting teamwork, leadership, and life skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Engaging Next-Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control
$300,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower youth to lead tobacco control initiatives and reduce tobacco use among their peers in the District of Columbia.

Recreation
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
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation Grant Program
$250,000
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on preventing adverse childhood experiences and promoting healthy outcomes for children and families in underserved communities.

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
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
Crime Victim Services
Contact for amount
Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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