Costco Foundation Support for Child Services
501(c)(3) nonprofits in the District of Columbia supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions to fund program needs. Organizations offering early childhood development, child welfare, or related youth services may be eligible if they request monetary support only and can demonstrate measurable community outcomes and broad financial backing.
Costco Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Impact
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in the District of Columbia tackling major social or environmental challenges can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000. Funding combines unrestricted capital and intensive capacity-building to help scalable solutions grow their reach and benefit underserved communities, including young children and families.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment, including those serving young children and families in the District of Columbia, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Cultural nonprofits offering arts or science programming can seek funding for program, capital, or limited general support that serves broad U.S. audiences. Focused on culture, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation invites large, well-established 501(c)(3) institutions, including those in the District of Columbia, to apply for more than US $100,000 to deepen impactful, sustainable programming that may benefit young children and families.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. providing proven social services that reduce chronic poverty and strengthen families may be eligible for more than US $100,000 in program, capital, or general support. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help District of Columbia early childhood and youth development providers if they serve large populations and demonstrate sustainable impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services in the District of Columbia can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation’s grants to support programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, and STEM education. Early childhood development initiatives that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Education
Early childhood development and education organizations in the District of Columbia working with urban low-income children can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling efforts. Focused on education, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation invites eligible U.S. entities with a TIN to apply for initiatives benefiting children’s learning, health, and family economic stability.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, science education, community, or arts projects in District of Columbia may be eligible for philanthropic support, including child- and youth-focused work, from Roche. Roche prioritizes innovative, sustainable initiatives that can engage its local affiliates and employees and are managed within the country where the project operates.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Education Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations supporting health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities in the District of Columbia and globally can apply for Semnani Family Foundation grants. Programs serving young children’s health, disabilities, welfare, or literacy may be eligible, offering potential support for early childhood development initiatives alongside broader human and social services work.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. Focused on broad-impact services, the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports well-managed organizations that significantly benefit their target populations, including those working in early childhood development contexts.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, education, or basic needs programs can seek sponsorship support for events and initiatives that advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides funding for housing, workforce development, hunger relief, arts and culture, environmental, and diversity and inclusion efforts, which may include early childhood development work.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those serving young children, can seek funding for programs and services in the District of Columbia and other eligible countries. Gupta Family Foundation supports small, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 through grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Child Welfare Grants
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting children’s welfare and development, including early childhood programs in the District of Columbia, can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for program support. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help small-budget U.S.-based charities advance children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, and related community-focused initiatives locally or abroad.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Early childhood development and other eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the District of Columbia can use this grant to tell powerful stories about their impact. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support storytelling projects for programs in preservation, education, and wellness, including early childhood education and development initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia community organizations can access funding through Insperity for 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community services and hosting fundraising events. Eligible groups may request either philanthropic grants to support service goals or event sponsorships for approved charities, with priority for organizations connected to Insperity employees, clients, or communities.
Insperity
District of Columbia Community Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Focused on community and environmental initiatives, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites District of Columbia 501(c)(3) organizations to seek support for charitable programs. Nonprofits working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding that intersect with early childhood development may be eligible for this flexible funding opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Youth Support Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near a TJX location in the District of Columbia can apply for TJX Foundation grants to support basic needs, out-of-school enrichment, or workforce readiness for at-risk youth. Programs serving young children’s stability and development, especially through food, shelter, safety, and supportive services, may be eligible after completing an initial questionnaire.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services programs in the District of Columbia can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on community and environmental initiatives, the Lawrence Foundation may support early childhood development efforts that fit within these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Support for DC Youth Services
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Grants from the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation help District of Columbia 501(c)(3) public charities fund programs improving life for vulnerable residents, including children and families. Organizations serving DC-area communities across education, youth development, health, housing, and related services can request US $10,000 - US $250,000 for program work or capacity building within the Washington, DC metropolitan region.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Early Education Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia offering early childhood education or related youth programs can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits fund schools, museums, cultural programs, skills training, and community-based services benefiting children and families.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Impact100 DC Grants for District of Columbia Nonprofits
Applications due Dec 15, 2026
District of Columbia early childhood development nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Impact100 DC to implement high-impact projects. Grants of US $100,000 support work in education (including early learning and literacy), family services, health and wellness, arts and culture, and environment/recreation for historically underserved communities in the DC metro area.
Impact100 DC
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs in the U.S., including those serving District of Columbia, can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants. Ameriprise Financial provides District of Columbia early childhood development groups with support when their programs align with hunger relief, housing stability, financial literacy, or community vitality priorities and engage Ameriprise volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Early Childhood and Family Services Funding from Many Hands
Full proposal due Jan 17, 2027
District of Columbia early childhood development and family service nonprofits can access funding through Many Hands for programs serving women, children, and families in socioeconomic need. 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets between $500,000 and $6 million, operating in DC and nearby counties, may receive up to US $100,000 in unrestricted support for education, health, housing, or economic empowerment work.
Many Hands Inc
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Education Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental programs in the District of Columbia can apply for Dr Scholl Foundation support. The foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year projects, and early childhood development initiatives within these areas may be eligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life through early childhood development, health, workforce, or anti-poverty programs can apply for project, general operating, or capital support from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates. District of Columbia organizations serving underserved children and families may be especially interested in its early childhood and family-focused priorities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Partnership Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations leading strong, replicable community partnerships can receive national recognition and support for collaborative social impact work. With a mission to honor exemplary partnerships, Mutual of America Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with awards that highlight effective cross-sector collaboration, which may benefit early childhood development initiatives in the District of Columbia built on robust community partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation