Costco Foundation Support for Education Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary grants from the Costco Foundation. Funding may help education-focused nonprofits, including those connected to teacher development or student support, demonstrate measurable outcomes, address documented community needs, and collaborate with other partners while maintaining a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Innovators
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can access funding through Creag Foundation. Eligible organizations must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and be testing new approaches, which may include education-related initiatives or professional development efforts for teachers and schools.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Education Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare worldwide can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, the foundation provides funding for teacher and parent training, scholarships, child advocacy, and related programs, which may include teacher continuing education in District of Columbia.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Tech-Enabled Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for education, crisis response, or economic empowerment, including those serving teachers and students in the District of Columbia, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Education
Educational institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the District of Columbia can seek funding for safety, community development, and education initiatives, including higher education, K–12 performance, STEM, and college and career pathways. State Farm Companies Foundation supports U.S. programs with long-term, sustainable impact through its Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, science, or arts education programs can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital needs, or limited general support. Focused on culture, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation invites organizations, including those serving District of Columbia educators and students, to propose impactful, sustainable initiatives with large demographic reach.
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 can apply for more than US $100,000 to support social service programs promoting economic independence and stronger families, including in the District of Columbia. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation may fund program, capital, or general support for scalable, proven poverty-alleviation efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
District of Columbia Education Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations supporting health, education, or community programs in the District of Columbia can apply for the Labcorp Charitable Foundation’s grants. Funding may support STEM education, teacher-related programming, food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, or healthy lifestyle initiatives, benefiting schools and educators pursuing continuing education efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Education
Education nonprofits and social enterprises in the District of Columbia working with urban low-income children and youth can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Focused on education, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation invites organizations with a U.S. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number to apply if their work aligns with its mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Education and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Roche
Accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or arts programs, including those serving teachers’ professional development in the District of Columbia, may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support. Grants from Roche can back innovative, sustainable projects that engage Roche expertise and employees and are managed locally through the company’s in-country affiliate offices.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities, including those in the District of Columbia, can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support. Programs in medical care access, disease prevention, literacy, child welfare, and related social services may be eligible, which could include initiatives that indirectly support teachers’ professional growth and community education.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Education Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Focused on charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs, this grant invites District of Columbia 501(c)(3) organizations to seek support for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits can use funds for well-managed programs with broad impact and clear public benefit, which may include teacher continuing education initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, education, or workforce programs can seek sponsorship funding for initiatives that advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides support for housing, hunger relief, workforce development, arts and culture, environmental efforts, and diversity and inclusion projects.
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 can use this funding for social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or humanitarian relief, including work in the District of Columbia. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian organizations worldwide with US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, typically 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants up to Up to US $10,000 to support educational programs or general operating costs. Nonprofits advancing education, social justice, health, the arts, or ethical journalism may be eligible, especially those with a broad base of support and additional funders.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in District
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing education, youth services, or related programs can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help smaller organizations (under $1 million budget, reasonable overhead) across the U.S. and abroad advance children’s education and broader humanitarian causes.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling and Education Funding from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek more than US $50,000 to create storytelling projects that highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness programs. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help District of Columbia education organizations, including those supporting teachers and 21st-century learning, share their work more effectively.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Education Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) organizations providing education or related services can access funding through the Robinson Foundation for single-year projects. Eligible nonprofits must have operated for more than three years and serve communities in the Southern region, including D.C., addressing needs such as children and families, poverty relief, or youth services.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for community service programs and fundraising events. Support includes philanthropic grants and event sponsorships for organizations connected to Insperity employees, clients, or communities where staff live and work, which may benefit groups offering teacher continuing education or related initiatives.
Insperity
District of Columbia Community Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
District of Columbia nonprofits can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Focused on broad charitable impact, this grant may benefit schools or education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations, including those supporting teachers’ continuing education within their wider community and environmental programming.
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 TJX locations in the District of Columbia can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants; awards support basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Programs serving vulnerable children, teens, and young adults outside school hours or addressing family stability may be eligible if they meet TJX’s mission and distance requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Education Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in the District of Columbia can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted program or operating support for environmental and human services work. Focused on these areas, Lawrence Foundation invites eligible applicants whose projects may include educator development within its stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Education Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia can seek funding to support education, skills-training, and youth programs through the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants may help schools and educational nonprofits provide continuing education or professional development opportunities for teachers and related staff in local communities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving local quality of life can apply for O'Reilly Automotive Foundation project, operating, or capital support in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, including the District of Columbia. Funding may support economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief programs that benefit underserved and underrepresented residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Youth Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due May 1, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits supporting youth education, leadership, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for US $30,000 - US $350,000 to expand programs for underserved children and families, which may include teacher-led enrichment or character-building initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. With a mission to recognize exemplary collaboration, Mutual of America Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with recognition for impactful, model partnerships that measurably improve lives and communities and can inspire similar efforts elsewhere.
Mutual Of America Foundation