Vulcan Materials Foundation Support for Education
Public charities and government units in the District of Columbia can seek funding to strengthen education and environmental stewardship programs that benefit communities where Vulcan employees live and work. Vulcan Materials Company Foundation prioritizes K–12 and higher education, STEM initiatives, and fact-based environmental efforts, especially where employee involvement and multiple focus areas intersect.
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation
Field Trip Education Grants from DC Commission
Applications due Jul 24, 2026
Arts and humanities organizations serving K–12 students in the District of Columbia can apply for funding to support comprehensive field trip experiences, educator professional development, and student workshops. Focused on arts and humanities education, the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities backs programs that enhance curriculum connections and strengthen school-community partnerships, which may benefit community development goals.
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
Public Safety Funding from Deputy Mayor
Applications due Aug 6, 2026
District of Columbia community organizations focused on public safety and community development can receive support for evidence-based activities that improve safety and health in commercial districts. Local groups may use this Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice grant for outreach, safe passage, security improvements, harm reduction, de-escalation, and crime deterrence efforts.
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
District of Columbia Litigation Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms in District of Columbia can seek recoverable funding for impact litigation expenses through the Impact Fund. Focused on economic, environmental, racial, and social justice, these US $10,000 - US $50,000 grants support cases benefiting communities facing systemic oppression, which may include community development and revitalization efforts.
The Impact Fund
Jazz Touring Support for Presenters from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit or government presenters of touring artists in the mid-Atlantic, including the District of Columbia, can apply for Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Jazz Touring Network, which offers up to US $3,000 to support jazz presentations. Eligible members receive ongoing network participation, professional development, and collaboration on block-booked jazz tours.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
District of Columbia Youth Development Funding via Department of Employment Services
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
District of Columbia youth-serving organizations can receive funding to deliver summer career and educational exploration programs for ages 9–13, including occupational skills, academic enrichment, life skills, work readiness, and youth development training. The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services offers Career Ready Early Scholars Program grants up to US $280,000 to support these workforce development activities.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
District of Columbia Community Development Funding via Citi Foundation
Pre proposal due Oct 25, 2026
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low-income communities with community development, affordable housing, economic opportunity, or workforce programs can receive US $1,000,000 in unrestricted support plus technical assistance and peer learning. With a mission to expand social and economic opportunity, Citi Foundation provides multi-year backing to organizations with strong local ties and data-informed impact.
Citi Foundation
Joseph Robert Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Environment
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Joseph Robert Foundation provides District of Columbia nonprofits with funding for environmental protection, animal welfare, and visual arts programs, including general operating and project support. 501(c)(3) organizations in the mid-Atlantic, especially smaller groups under $300,000 budgets, and eligible visual artists can request up to US $10,000, starting with a letter of interest.
Joseph Robert Foundation
American Honda Motor Support for Workforce Education
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible schools serving communities in the District of Columbia and other Honda operation states can apply for American Honda Motor funding, with awards of US $25,000 - US $100,000 for manufacturing workforce education programs. Grants support hands-on training, technical skills, and automation/AI initiatives that strengthen local workforce pipelines and community economic development.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda Motor Environment Grants in DC
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in District of Columbia can receive US $25,000 - US $100,000 for environmental programs focused on decarbonization, clean energy, and efficient use of natural resources. With a mission to support sustainability, American Honda Motor provides funding that may benefit community development efforts through education, awareness, and green infrastructure projects.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Support for Community Development
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities serving District of Columbia residents can seek funding for community development, housing stability, workforce development, and related services. Grants from Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation also support education, health, arts, environment, and capacity building for vulnerable and underserved populations in the DC metro area, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $250,000.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Community Services Funding for Nonprofits from Philip L. Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct community, education, health, or arts services in the District of Columbia and nearby counties can apply for Philip L. Graham Fund grants of US $30,000 - US $75,000, with preference for one-time capital or equipment needs. Focused on community development and revitalization, the fund invites proposals aligned with its four focus areas.
Philip L. Graham Fund
District of Columbia Workforce Funding via DYRS
Applications due Dec 10, 2026
Nonprofits, faith-based groups, government agencies, educational institutions, and private enterprises in the District of Columbia can receive up to US $300,000 to deliver workforce development and reentry services for justice-involved youth. With a mission to support court-involved youth, the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services funds programs building job skills, training pipelines, and sustainable employment that strengthen community development.
District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
DC Department of Parks and Recreation Support for District Youth Recreation
Applications due Dec 19, 2026
Youth-serving organizations in the District of Columbia can seek funding to deliver four weeks of extended summer programming for 50 youth ages 10 to 13, emphasizing recreation, enrichment, and safety. Grants from DC Department of Parks and Recreation support arts, technology, physical activity, and community engagement that strengthen local community development.
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
DC Department of Parks and Recreation Youth Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Dec 19, 2026
Organizations providing youth recreation programs in the District of Columbia can receive funding to purchase equipment, supplies, and materials for existing sports, cultural arts, and youth development activities. With a mission to enhance wellness and community life, DC Department of Parks and Recreation supports inclusive, accessible programs that strengthen local community development and engagement.
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Community Services Funding from Many Hands
Full proposal due Jan 17, 2027
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving women, children, and families in socioeconomic need can access funding through Many Hands for programs in economic empowerment, education, health, and housing. Organizations with $500,000–$6 million budgets, based in the DC metro service area, may receive up to US $100,000 in unrestricted support to strengthen community development efforts.
Many Hands Inc
Community Service Funding from Rotary Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving District of Columbia residents can receive US $1,000 - US $5,000 for specific program activities that provide direct, tangible community benefits. The Rotary Foundation of Washington Dc offers Community Service Grants for small capital needs or seed money for special services within the Washington Metropolitan Area, excluding general operating or overhead requests.
Rotary Foundation Of Washington Dc
Education and Job Training Funding from Herb Block Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Washington, DC region can seek funding for education, literacy, GED preparation, vocational training, and job placement programs through the Herb Block Foundation’s Pathways Out of Poverty grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $25,000. Projects supporting youth achievement, healthy development, and higher graduation rates in the District of Columbia may be especially relevant for community development efforts.
Herb Block Foundation
HumanitiesDC Grants for District of Columbia Humanities
Applications due Feb 18, 2027
Focused on humanities programming, HumanitiesDC invites District of Columbia nonprofit organizations to apply for funding up to US $25,000 for innovative, publicly accessible projects and events. Eligible DC-based 501(c)(3)s can support community-focused humanities initiatives such as tours, exhibits, documentary films, conferences, curricula, archives, or digital projects that highlight Washington, DC residents and communities.
HumanitiesDC
Serve DC Support for District Community Development
Applications due Apr 14, 2027
DC-incorporated nonprofit organizations supporting small businesses and neighborhood revitalization in the District of Columbia can receive US $5,000 - US $250,000 for community development projects. Serve DC’s Ward 6 DC Main Streets Support Grant funds activities like vacant storefront activation, events, arts and cultural programming, direct-to-business subgrants, and efforts improving business, resident, or visitor experiences along designated Ward 6 corridors.
District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC)
Film Preservation Grants for Archives from National Film Preservation Foundation
Pre proposal due May 8, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) nonprofit film archives in the U.S., including those in District of Columbia, can apply for US $5,000 - US $50,000 to fund laboratory work preserving American avant-garde films. The National Film Preservation Foundation’s Avant-Garde Masters Grants support creation of new preservation elements and public access copies for historically significant experimental works.
National Film Preservation Foundation
Enterprise Community Partners Grants for District of Columbia Housing Innovation
Applications due May 16, 2027
Focused on equitable and affordable housing, Enterprise Community Partners invites District of Columbia community development organizations and other eligible entities to scale proven housing innovations. Eligible nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and housing authorities nationwide can compete for US $2,000,000 grants to expand impactful design, construction, finance, or service delivery solutions that increase affordable housing access.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
First Peoples Fund Native Arts Grants
Applications due May 22, 2027
Native-led arts and cultural organizations, businesses, and collectives can receive unrestricted operating support to strengthen organizational well-being and better serve Native artists and culture bearers. Focused on Native arts ecosystems, First Peoples Fund invites District of Columbia community development and cultural groups to join a learning cohort and may award up to US $55,000 through the Rooted Pathways Program.
First Peoples Fund
Youth Workforce Training Funding from Department of Employment Services
Applications due May 26, 2027
Organizations providing workforce preparation and pre-apprenticeship training for out-of-school youth in the District of Columbia can apply for this grant, with awards up to Up to US $200,000. Grants from the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services help community development groups equip ages 16–24 with industry-aligned skills, stackable credentials, and pathways to apprenticeships or unsubsidized employment.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
Enterprise Community Partners Grants for District of Columbia Evaluation Support
Applications due May 29, 2027
Consulting firms and individual evaluators experienced in community development and affordable housing can apply to support program evaluation and related services for Enterprise Community Partners in the District of Columbia and nationwide. Focused on evaluation, Enterprise invites qualified providers to offer quantitative and qualitative analysis, training, technical assistance, and reporting on an as-needed basis.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Historic Preservation Funding from National Trust
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations in the District of Columbia and other Mid-Atlantic states can apply for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund, with awards up to US $7,500 for preservation planning and education projects. Funding supports community livability, cultural landscape protection, and innovative outreach that can strengthen local community development efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation