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District of Columbia Local Grants

Explore 31 grant opportunities

Restoring the District’s Natural Areas
$150,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other eligible entities to restore and engage communities in the care of natural areas in Washington, D.C., particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$75,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations in the District of Columbia to enhance the local specialty crop sector through projects that promote, market, and improve access to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
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
Events DC Community Grants
$25,000
Events DC
Local

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
Robust Retail Citywide Grants
$10,000
Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small retail businesses in Washington, D.C. to help them maintain operations and thrive amid economic challenges.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Produce Incentives Grant Program
$2,100,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $2.1 million to community-based organizations in Washington, D.C., to improve access to fresh produce for low-income residents, particularly those affected by chronic diseases and food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Equitable Food Access Initiatives: School Based Nutrition Market Grant Program
$1,825,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in the District of Columbia to establish school-based and summer nutrition markets that provide fresh produce and pantry items to low-income families and children, addressing food insecurity and health disparities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Grant
$609,500
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations for the installation and maintenance of publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers in Washington, DC, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Home Delivered Meals Grant Program
$1,335,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Washington, D.C., to deliver medically tailored home meals to residents with chronic health conditions, particularly in underserved areas, to improve food access and nutritional health.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Healthy Corner Stores Grant Program
$750,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to for-profit and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., to improve access to healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods by transforming corner stores into healthier retail environments.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
District Sustainability Awards
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant recognizes and rewards individuals, businesses, and organizations in Washington, D.C. for their innovative contributions to sustainability, focusing on environmental, economic, and social equity initiatives.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits