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District of Columbia Community Development Grants

Explore 89 grant opportunities

Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 Public Art Building Communities Grant
$150,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for artists and organizations to create public artworks that engage and enrich communities in Washington, D.C.

Arts
Individuals
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Stormwater Solutions Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects in Washington, D.C. that promote environmental education and innovative stormwater management, particularly for small organizations and historically excluded groups.

Environment
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund
$300,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to eligible small businesses in Washington, DC, to help them acquire commercial properties, promoting long-term ownership and stability for historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that address community needs and improve the quality of life for underserved populations in areas served by TD Bank.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Vitality Fund
$6,000,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

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
Let Good Take Flight
Contact for amount
American Airlines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides support to nonprofit organizations that serve children, local communities, and military service members in specific U.S. counties, focusing on in-kind donations and limited monetary contributions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. to implement community-based violence intervention strategies that reduce shootings and homicides through trusted local outreach and support services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Growth Fund 2025
$551,131
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small businesses and startups that are expanding or establishing operations in Washington, DC, with a focus on job creation and occupancy of commercial office space.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Chinatown Lease Incentive Grant Program
$125,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Washington, DC's Chinatown that enhance the area's cultural identity and economic vitality through long-term commercial leases.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Rental Support and Homeless Diversion Grant
$11,800,000
District of Columbia Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Washington, D.C., to implement programs that prevent homelessness and assist individuals and families in securing stable housing.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Restaurant Resilience & Growth Grant
$10,000
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small food businesses in specific cultural corridors of Washington, DC, helping them grow and thrive while preserving the community's cultural identity.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Art Bank Program 2026
$25,000
Washington D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides financial support to local visual artists and nonprofit art organizations in Washington, DC, to acquire and showcase their artwork in public government buildings, enriching the community's access to the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits