Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Nonprofits
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to social problems can access funding through Creag Foundation to develop or expand human services and related programs. Organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are testing new solutions to societal issues may be invited to apply after submitting an inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare worldwide can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides District of Columbia financial assistance for initiatives like child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, early childhood development, scholarships, and refugee enrichment.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Solutions
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in the District of Columbia tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 for scalable, impact-driven solutions. Eligible organizations should serve underserved communities and be poised to expand beyond place-based models.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, including organizations in District of Columbia. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative, early-stage programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with awards up to US $100,000 and a year-round LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Community Development
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in District of Columbia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. State Farm Companies Foundation supports projects such as disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, K–12 and STEM education, and neighborhood revitalization with an invitation-only community grant process.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Arts and Culture
Focused on arts and culture, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation invites District of Columbia cultural nonprofits to seek support for impactful programs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to fund arts education, artist development, museums, and performing arts initiatives, including STEAM-focused science programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia and across the U.S. that provide direct social services can seek more than US $100,000 to expand proven programs. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation support efforts addressing chronic poverty, economic independence, family strengthening, housing, food access, legal aid, reentry, and youth development.
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 may be eligible for the Labcorp Charitable Foundation’s support. Funding can back food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, offering flexible assistance for community-focused financial needs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Organizations in District of Columbia working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can seek project or scaling support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Grants of more than US $50,000 fund efforts that improve outcomes for urban low-income children and youth in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell 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 can apply for funding that must be used in the U.S. Focused on broad community benefit, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust backs well-managed organizations with substantial impact and strong service to their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations assisting disadvantaged people toward self-reliance, including financial assistance and human services, in District of Columbia and other eligible countries can seek funding for program support or disaster relief. Gupta Family Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, primarily to smaller, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) entities with strong founder-led leadership and high beneficiary impact.
Gupta Family Foundation
District of Columbia Legal Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation in the District of Columbia and nationwide can seek recoverable grants for out-of-pocket case costs. Focused on social, environmental, racial, and economic justice, the Impact Fund awards US $10,000 - US $50,000, typically for class actions or multi-plaintiff cases challenging systemic oppression.
The Impact Fund
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants of up to US $10,000 to support education, social justice, health, arts, ethical journalism, or climate research, including general operating costs. While priority goes to Downstate New York and South Florida, nationally focused, mission-aligned efforts may be eligible.
Cowles Charitable Trust
District of Columbia Community Funding via Delaplaine Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and 509(a) public institutions working in financial assistance-related community services, education, health, arts, history, or spiritual programs in the District of Columbia can apply for support from Delaplaine Foundation. Focus is on initiatives with long-term benefits, measurable results, and strong potential to attract additional funding.
Delaplaine Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia can seek support to tell powerful stories about their impact in areas like wildlife conservation, education, wellness, and historic preservation. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provide more than US $50,000 to help capture and share this community-focused work through storytelling projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia community service nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that support their service and fundraising goals. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations connected to Insperity employees, clients, or communities, with requests reviewed in about 45 days and event sponsorships submitted at least 90 days before the event.
Insperity
District of Columbia Economic Mobility Funding via Citi Foundation
Pre proposal due Oct 25, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in the District of Columbia serving low-income communities can seek multi-year support for affordable housing, economic development, financial health, and workforce readiness programs. With a mission to expand economic opportunity, Citi Foundation provides unrestricted $1,000,000 grants plus technical assistance and peer-learning opportunities to selected Community Progress Makers organizations.
Citi Foundation
Joseph Robert Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Arts and Environment
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Joseph Robert Foundation provides District of Columbia nonprofits with funding for visual arts, animal welfare, and environmental programs and operations. 501(c)(3) organizations located in DC and the broader Mid-Atlantic, especially smaller groups under $300,000 budgets, can request up to US $10,000 for general operating or project support, with first-time awards typically smaller.
Joseph Robert Foundation
District of Columbia Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in the District of Columbia can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Focused on respecting all life, the environment, and people, this foundation offers flexible funding that may benefit a range of financial assistance initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in the District of Columbia can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Eligible groups must align with TJX’s community mission, meet nondiscrimination requirements, and submit an eligibility questionnaire and Letter of Inquiry before invitation-only applications.
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 work in the District of Columbia can apply for unrestricted program or operating grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on environment and community services, Lawrence Foundation invites eligible U.S.-headquartered organizations to request funding that may include reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Comer Family Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Harm Reduction
Full proposal due Nov 1, 2026
Focused on harm reduction syringe services, 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored programs in the District of Columbia can seek single-year support for syringe access and related services from the Comer Family Foundation. Grants of US $2,500 - US $20,000 fund general operations, harm reduction supplies, program development, education, mobilization, and staff development for established syringe service programs.
The Comer Family Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. museums, schools, hospitals, arts, environmental, youth, senior, disability, and workforce initiatives where modest funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Family Services Funding from Many Hands
Full proposal due Jan 17, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits serving women, children, and families in socioeconomic need can access funding for economic empowerment, education, health, or housing programs through Many Hands; awards up to US $100,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must be locally based, established for at least five years, and have operating budgets between $500,000 and $6 million.
Many Hands Inc
Climate Resilience Funding for U.S. Communities via Climate Resilience Fund
Applications due Mar 12, 2027
U.S. community-based organizations partnering with local or regional governments and climate adaptation practitioners can seek US $75,000 - US $115,000 for climate resilience projects, including in the District of Columbia. With a mission to strengthen climate change resilience, Climate Resilience Fund supports vulnerable, smaller communities prioritizing equity, nature-based solutions, and long-term capacity building over a 12‑month grant period.
Climate Resilience Fund
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for the Community Partnership Award, which recognizes collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues. With a mission to honor impactful partnerships, Mutual of America Foundation provides national recognition that may benefit District of Columbia nonprofits demonstrating exemplary cross-sector collaboration.
Mutual Of America Foundation