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Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement sustainable urban greening projects that improve stormwater management and enhance community green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Performing Arts Touring Projects in Mid-Atlantic Region
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative performing arts projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, enabling multiple presenters to engage audiences through high-quality performances and community-focused activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Legal Education and Resources Grant
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS)
Local

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.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Small Building Retuning Pilot Program
$500,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help small buildings in Washington, D.C., such as affordable housing and community facilities, improve energy efficiency and comply with upcoming energy performance standards.

Energy
Nonprofits
Private Fleet Diesel Electrification and Low-NOx Grant
$2,396,457
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-governmental organizations and private enterprises in the District of Columbia for replacing older diesel vehicles with zero-emission alternatives, aiming to reduce harmful air pollutants and improve public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Small and Accessible Sustainability Grant
$190,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, new, and historically-excluded organizations in the District of Columbia to implement community projects that promote waste reduction and urban agriculture, enhancing sustainability and food equity.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
District of Columbia Watershed Stewardship Project
$70,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that will educate and engage District of Columbia residents in improving water quality and stewardship practices, particularly in the Anacostia River watershed and Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Environment
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

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
Flowering Fund
$25,000
DC Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
Great Streets Retail Grant Program
$90,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in designated commercial corridors of Washington, D.C., enabling them to make significant capital improvements that enhance local retail, create jobs, and revitalize underserved neighborhoods.

Community Development
Small businesses
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 community organizations to educate and assist District workers about their employment rights, including issues like minimum wage and workplace leave.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
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
The Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Stewart Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., focused on improving health and medical care for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits