Costco Foundation Support for Community Programs
501(c)(3) nonprofits in District of Columbia supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions; awards fund monetary requests only. Women- and girl-serving organizations that fit these priorities may be eligible, with applications reviewed in 4–6 weeks and evaluated on community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and budget strength.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Innovation
District of Columbia nonprofits serving women and girls can access funding through the Creag Foundation if they are 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative approaches to social problems. The foundation supports human services and related fields, and interested groups may submit a letter of inquiry to be considered for an invitation-only application.
Creag Foundation
Youth Development Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth worldwide can seek funding for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare, including basic needs and enrichment. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides District of Columbia women- and girl-serving programs with up to US $15,000 for initiatives like child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, and refugee support.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Impact
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 for capacity, capital, and community over three years. Women- and girl-focused ventures in District of Columbia may be eligible if they serve underserved populations and plan to scale broadly.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Support for Community Development
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’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants may benefit programs serving women and girls through housing, job training, financial literacy, STEM, and community revitalization efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Cultural nonprofits in the District of Columbia offering arts or science programming can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant. Organizations serving women and girls through arts education, STEAM, or artist development initiatives may be especially competitive if they meet the foundation’s national scale and impact expectations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community programs, including those serving women and girls in the District of Columbia, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation support. Grants may fund food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles through research and screening.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities in the District of Columbia seeking support for humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy. Roche supports innovative, sustainable initiatives worldwide, so D.C. organizations serving women and girls within these areas can apply through the appropriate local Roche affiliate office.
La Roche, Inc.
Women’s Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofits serving women and girls with health, education, or humanitarian programs in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support. Funding may benefit initiatives in women’s health, healthcare access, literacy, and related social services for marginalized communities locally and worldwide.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, science, or health can apply for funding that supports charitable programs benefiting communities in the District of Columbia and across the U.S. Focused on broad public welfare, the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust backs well-managed organizations; women- and girl-serving programs that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in District of Columbia seeking support for community-based programs can apply for sponsorship funding to advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides backing for housing, workforce education, basic needs, arts and culture, environment, and diversity and inclusion initiatives that may benefit women and girls.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Health Support for Prevention Programs
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
District of Columbia women’s and community health organizations can access funding through the District of Columbia Department of Health to deliver comprehensive HIV, STI, and hepatitis prevention services. Grants of US $75,000 - US $175,000 support screening, PrEP/PEP education, and culturally appropriate outreach for high-risk groups, including African American women and unhoused individuals.
District of Columbia Department of Health
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Self-Reliance Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including women and girls, may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support social services and humanitarian programs in District of Columbia and other countries. Gupta Family Foundation funds smaller, non-sectarian organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s, with strong founder-led leadership and high direct-beneficiary impact.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social justice, health, or the arts can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support. Organizations in Downstate New York and South Florida are primary priorities, and women- and girl-serving initiatives in these fields may be competitive.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in the District of Columbia. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help organizations share real-world impact, such as wildlife conservation, mental health, early education, and community wellbeing initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Southern region, including the District of Columbia, can seek Robinson Foundation support for programs serving children and families, education, health, poverty relief, disaster relief, veterans, animal welfare, or spiritual endeavors. Grants from Robinson Foundation help women- and girl-serving organizations that meet these criteria fund single-year, high-impact projects rather than capital needs.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Community 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 may be eligible for support through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Focused on forward-looking, inclusive change, this funding could assist programs that empower women and girls within these broader issue areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Youth and Safety 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 TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education and workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Eligible groups must align with TJX’s community mission, meet distance and nondiscrimination requirements, and may include programs serving women and girls.
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 funding for environmental or human services programs in the District of Columbia can apply for unrestricted operating or project support, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on environment and human services, Lawrence Foundation invites eligible groups, including those serving women and girls, to submit proposals.
Lawrence Foundation
Impact100 DC Grants for District of Columbia Nonprofits
Applications due Dec 15, 2026
District of Columbia nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and budgets between $300,000 and $5 million can access funding through Impact100 DC for $100,000 projects in arts and culture, education, environment, family support, or health and wellness. Women-focused organizations serving historically marginalized residents in the DC metro area may be especially competitive.
Impact100 DC
Women and Families 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 through Many Hands for programs in economic empowerment, education, health, and housing. 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets between $500,000 and $6 million may receive unrestricted awards up to US $100,000 to strengthen organizational or programmatic capacity for local residents.
Many Hands Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Youth Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due May 1, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits serving youth and families can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards to support education, housing, hunger relief, and environmental stewardship programs; awards range from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalent charities in select countries whose work may also benefit women and girls.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Victim Services Funding from OVSJG
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
Public or private community-based nonprofits and eligible for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia can seek funding to provide trauma-informed services for victims of crime, including domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. The District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants supports programs that enhance victim safety, promote offender accountability, and assist survivors through justice processes.
District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
Violence Prevention Funding from OVSJG
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
District of Columbia organizations addressing domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault can access funding through the District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants to support coordinated, victim-centered responses. Eligible partners may include law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and nonprofit victim service providers working together to improve safety for women and accountability for offenders.
District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
District of Columbia Health Support for Heart Outreach
Letter of inquiry due Jun 26, 2027
With a mission to improve community health, the District of Columbia Department of Health provides District of Columbia community-based organizations with funding to launch a mobile outreach initiative engaging Black men in Wards 7 and 8. Grants of US $45,000 - US $49,999 support connecting participants to primary care and essential social services, which may benefit women- and girl-serving organizations with relevant programs.
District of Columbia Department of Health
District of Columbia Community Partnerships Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award, open to U.S. nonprofits including those in District of Columbia. With a mission to honor impactful collaborations, Mutual of America Foundation provides awards that spotlight innovative, multi-sector approaches to significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation