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District of Columbia Community Development Grants

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Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program
$100,000
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, that are committed to long-term leases and contribute to community engagement and revitalization along the Rhode Island Avenue corridor.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
Contact for amount
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

Housing
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
FY25 Workplace Rights Grant Program
$750,000
Office of the Attorney General, Washington D.C.
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. to educate workers about their employment rights and enforce labor laws, particularly for those facing barriers to accessing protections.

Community 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
The RiverSmart Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and houses of worship in Washington, D.C. to implement green infrastructure projects that improve water quality while engaging and educating the community about environmental stewardship.

Environment
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
Mobile Food Vendor Electrification Pilot Program
$60,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to help mobile food vendors in Washington, DC transition from fossil fuel generators to cleaner battery-powered systems, promoting environmental sustainability and improved air quality.

Energy
Nonprofits
Reduce Housing-Related Disparities in Childhood Lead Exposure Grant
$105,581
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to reduce lead exposure among children in high-risk communities in Washington, D.C., particularly targeting vulnerable populations such as racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and low-income residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Childcare for Pregnant and Birthing Parents Grant
$500,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a single birthing hospital or facility in Washington, DC, to establish on-site emergency childcare for pregnant and birthing parents during medical treatments.

Health
County governments
Justice Grants 2026
Contact for amount
Office of Victim Services and Justice 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
Colorectal Cancer Control Program
$220,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

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 in specific neighborhoods.

Community Development
County governments
Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant
$100,000
District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses owned by residents of Ward 8 in Washington, D.C., helping them access capital for growth and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
East Arts Grant Program
$35,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to BIPOC-centered nonprofit organizations in the northeast and southeast areas of Washington, D.C., to create community-focused arts and humanities projects that engage local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY25 Leaders of Tomorrow: Youth Violence Prevention Grant Program
$100,000
Office of the Attorney General, Washington D.C.
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for non-profit organizations focused on reducing youth violence and supporting at-risk youth through evidence-based prevention strategies.

Community Development
Nonprofits
DC 2050 CBO Engagement Grant
$30,000
Government of the District of Columbia (Office of Planning)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. to engage underserved communities in the city's long-term planning process, ensuring their voices are heard in shaping the future.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capitol Hill Construction Impact Grant Program
$15,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to small, neighborhood businesses in Capitol Hill that are adversely affected by nearby construction projects, helping them cover essential operational costs during the disruption.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Disrupting Structural Issues Impacting Infant and Maternal Health in the Greater Washington Region
$200,000
Developing Families Maternal Health Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $2 million over two years to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington region that are dedicated to improving maternal and infant health equity for low-income and marginalized communities by addressing systemic barriers such as healthcare access, economic instability, and food insecurity.

Health
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
Multifamily Electric Vehicle Charging Assistance Grant
$1,000,500
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in multifamily buildings across Washington, D.C., with a focus on underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits