Costco Foundation Support for Community Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia that run programs for children, education, or health and human services can apply for Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. Funding is for monetary requests only and may benefit farm- or food-related groups if their work centers on child, youth, or community services.
Costco Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs in the District of Columbia can seek funding for direct services and enrichment. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides up to US $15,000 for initiatives like child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, clean air and water, and refugee support.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Farming
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in the District of Columbia working on scalable solutions for underserved communities, including agriculture and food access, 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 proven post-pilot models grow their social and environmental impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs 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. Cisco Systems Foundation offers up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Community Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in the 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, job training, financial literacy, K–12 STEM, and food insecurity efforts that may benefit farming communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Large, well-established U.S. cultural nonprofits can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programs that engage youth and deliver measurable impact, including in the District of Columbia. Focused on culture, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation funds program, capital, and limited general or endowment support for major institutions like museums, theaters, and performing arts organizations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services can apply for more than US $100,000 to expand proven programs, capital projects, or general operations. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations tackling chronic poverty, economic development, food access, housing, and job training, including efforts that benefit farmers and rural communities in District of Columbia.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
District of Columbia Community Health Funding via Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation support, including in the District of Columbia. Funding may assist food pantries, healthcare for underserved residents, STEM education, or healthy lifestyle initiatives, which could benefit farm-related groups improving local food access and community well-being.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Organizations serving children and youth through education, health, or family economic stability projects can apply for more than US $50,000 to support or scale their work, including in the District of Columbia. Focused on urban low-income communities, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds eligible nonprofits and social enterprises; farmer-focused youth or family programs may be eligible.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Roche
Nonprofit charities running community, environmental, humanitarian, or educational projects in the District of Columbia and worldwide may be eligible for Roche’s Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. Roche supports accredited, high-quality initiatives that promote sustainable development, engage employees, and may include agriculture-related community or environmental efforts managed locally through its affiliate offices.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support. This global funder backs projects in countries including the U.S., with priorities like healthcare access, child and women’s health, food security, and social services, which may benefit farming communities in District of Columbia facing vulnerability.
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 work can apply for this funding, which must be used within the U.S. Focused on broad community benefit, the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports well-managed organizations whose programs significantly improve general welfare and serve substantial populations, including those connected to farming or rural communities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support in the District of Columbia. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit farming or food-access initiatives serving low- and moderate-income residents.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant through social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief may be eligible for funding in the District of Columbia and worldwide. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s, with revenues of $300,000–$3,000,000, offering grants from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust’s support, with awards up to US $10,000 for arts, education, social justice, health, or ethical journalism programs. Farmers and agriculture-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their work advances these priorities, including climate or medical research, or related community initiatives.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Environmental Grants in District
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, or arts and culture programs, including work in the District of Columbia. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help organizations worldwide, and D.C. farming or land-stewardship projects may qualify under environmental or humanitarian causes.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness can seek storytelling project support to showcase their community impact, including in the District of Columbia. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help fund media and communications efforts for wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, mental health, and related initiatives. Awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern region, including the District of Columbia, can seek support for programs in education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, and related services. Grants from Robinson Foundation help eligible groups address hardships affecting children, families, veterans, animals, and the natural environment; farming-related nonprofits may be eligible when serving these priorities.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that support key service and fundraising goals. Eligible organizations must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where Insperity employees live and work, which may include farming or agricultural community initiatives.
Insperity
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs in the District of Columbia and beyond can seek general operating or project support, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on broad community and environmental needs, Lawrence Foundation funding could help DC farmers’ organizations advancing conservation or related services.
Lawrence Foundation
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. nonprofits fund cultural institutions, education, health clinics, environmental and wildlife activities, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities, which may include farm- or food-related community initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants, with priority to areas including the District of Columbia. Ameriprise Financial provides support for hunger relief, shelter and housing, adult self-sufficiency, economic development, and cultural enrichment programs that show measurable outcomes and engage Ameriprise volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can apply for O'Reilly Automotive Foundation support in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, including District of Columbia. Eligible organizations may request project, general operating, or capital support, which can include programs benefiting farmers and agricultural workers.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
DC Health Food Access Grants in District
Letter of inquiry due Apr 21, 2027
Nonprofit or public agencies improving healthy food access for low-income residents in the District of Columbia can apply for DC Health’s Equitable Food Access Initiative: Produce Incentives, with awards of US $2,100,000. Funding supports evidence-based strategies like farmers’ market produce incentives that strengthen food environments and address community health and health disparities.
District of Columbia Department of Health
Chick Fil A Foundation Community Grants in District
Applications due May 1, 2027
District of Columbia farming and food-system nonprofits can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation to support youth education, food security, housing, and environmental stewardship initiatives; awards range from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. or equivalent charities in Canada, the United Kingdom, or Singapore.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Community Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations leading strong community partnerships can apply for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award, open to U.S. groups including those in the District of Columbia. With a mission to honor impactful collaborations, Mutual of America Foundation highlights replicable, multi-sector initiatives that address significant social issues and improve community well-being, which may include farm- and agriculture-related partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation