District of Columbia Health Grants

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.

The District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is offering a grant for its Home Visitation and Parent Education & Supports Program. This initiative aims to bolster family wellbeing and build protective factors within families. The program's core mission aligns with CFSA's goal to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening parent-child bonds, promoting healthy child development, and enhancing overall family functioning. The agency seeks to achieve this through innovative, community-based prevention programs. The primary beneficiaries of this program are parents and caregivers within the District of Columbia, particularly those who would benefit from home visitation, parent education, and prevention services. The impact goals are to provide families with service navigation, connecting them with governmental and community resources, offer wrap-around services such as food and clothing, and deliver high-fidelity, nationally recognized, evidence-based programs. Ultimately, the program strives to improve the mental and emotional health of children during their early years, increase protective factors, and significantly reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. The program prioritizes innovative approaches, including video technology, motivational interviewing, tailored curricula, and engaging activities based on evidence-based or evidence-informed models. CFSA is specifically looking to fund programs that creatively strengthen the attachment between parents and their children. The expected outcomes include a stronger parent-child bond, enhanced healthy child development, improved family functioning, and a reduction in child abuse and neglect incidents. Measurable results will likely stem from the implementation of these evidence-based programs and the demonstrated improvements in family wellbeing and protective factors. CFSA's strategic priority is to fund innovative and community-based child abuse and neglect prevention programs. Their theory of change is that by equipping parents and caregivers with essential tools and resources, and by fostering strong parent-child attachments through evidence-based interventions, they can significantly improve children's mental and emotional health in early life. This approach, by increasing protective factors, directly addresses and aims to mitigate the root causes of child abuse and neglect, thereby enhancing overall community well-being.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. to create or expand peer-operated centers that provide recovery-oriented services for individuals struggling with opioid and stimulant use disorders.

This grant provides financial support for organizations in the DC metro area to offer breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to financially disadvantaged patients, ensuring equitable access regardless of background.

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to established nonprofits in the Washington, DC area that empower women, children, and families facing socioeconomic challenges through initiatives in economic empowerment, education, health, and housing.

This funding opportunity provides support services to reduce school absenteeism among at-risk youth aged 10 to 17 in Washington, DC, focusing on those facing challenges like housing instability and behavioral issues.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist organizations in creating educational resources and outreach programs that promote the rights and safety of domestic workers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. that are focused on implementing strategies to combat the opioid crisis and improve treatment and recovery services for residents.

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.

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.

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

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote health, fight hunger, and assist everyday heroes in communities served by Wawa.

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.