Costco Foundation Support for Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary contributions from the Costco Foundation. Programs with clear community need, measurable outcomes, and strong collaboration may be competitive, including those whose youth or family services incorporate history-related education or enrichment.
Costco Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience, including those in the District of Columbia, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants of up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems 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 supports projects such as disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, STEM education, and affordable housing that create long-term, sustainable community impact.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts or science programming can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support, including organizations in the District of Columbia. Focused on arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes programs with measurable, lasting impact and broad reach.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. providing direct social services that address chronic poverty and economic hardship may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital needs, or general operations. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help large, established District of Columbia and national organizations expand proven, scalable solutions that strengthen families and promote economic independence.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services in the District of Columbia can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation’s grants to support local programs. Funding may assist food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, or healthy lifestyle initiatives, including projects that incorporate historical or educational components.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects in the District of Columbia may be eligible for philanthropic support, including history of science or cultural initiatives. Roche supports innovative, sustainable projects worldwide through its Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program, with local affiliate offices funding organizations based and operating in their own country.
La Roche, Inc.
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs that can be carried out in the U.S. may be eligible for this funding. Focused on broad public benefit, the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust invites District of Columbia history and related organizations to apply for support of well-managed programs with substantial impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia seeking support for community-focused programs can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with support for basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environmental, and diversity and inclusion initiatives that may include history-related programming.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Vulcan Materials Foundation Support for Education
Public charities and government units in the District of Columbia can seek funding for education, STEM, and environmental stewardship projects that strengthen local communities. Vulcan Materials Company Foundation provides support to K–12 schools, higher education institutions, and fact-based environmental programs, with preference for initiatives in areas where Vulcan operates and where employees are actively involved.
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for History
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organizations and similar nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief, including in the District of Columbia. Gupta Family Foundation prioritizes smaller, founder-led groups with at least 90% of funds reaching beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jazz Touring Support for Presenters from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit or government presenters of professional touring artists in the mid-Atlantic region, including the District of Columbia, can access up to US $3,000 in jazz touring support from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3)s or public units with a three-year history of presenting touring artists and an interest in jazz programming.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
District of Columbia History Funding via Delaplaine Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 1, 2026
History-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and 509(a) public institutions in the District of Columbia can seek support for historical programming and archival or structural preservation projects. Focused on strengthening communities and families, Delaplaine Foundation invites applicants whose work also connects with cultural arts, education, health, human services, or spiritual enrichment.
Delaplaine Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in DC
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $1 million can seek Hansen Family Foundation support for education, children’s programs, arts and culture, humanitarian aid, and related work, including in the District of Columbia. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help U.S.-based charities, including those in D.C., advance programs that reflect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Hansen Family Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern region, including the District of Columbia, can seek support for programs in education, poverty relief, humanitarian aid, and related community services. Grants from Robinson Foundation help established charities (3+ years) with single-year projects that create tangible, meaningful impact; capital projects are not supported.
Robinson 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 needing support for community services, programs, or fundraising events. Eligible groups may receive philanthropic grants or event sponsorships, particularly if they are Insperity clients, engage Insperity employees, or serve communities where those employees live and work, including history-focused initiatives.
Insperity
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can request US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support for environmental, human services, or related work, including in the District of Columbia. Focused on broad community and environmental impact, the Lawrence Foundation may also consider history-related initiatives that fit these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Cultural Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia can seek funding for museums, cultural and performing arts programs, educational initiatives, and community-based services that include historical or heritage components. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 awards where modest support can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving residents of the Washington, D.C. area can seek Graham Fund support for one-time projects, capital needs, or select program and operating costs. Focus areas include education, health and human services, arts and humanities, and community endeavors, which may benefit history-focused institutions and programs in the District of Columbia. Awards range from US $30,000 - US $75,000.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and other community programs, including work in the District of Columbia. Dr Scholl Foundation provides annual U.S.-focused grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000; organizations may request one year of support per cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Development Funding from Rotary Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia seeking $1,000 - $5,000 for specific, identifiable community development projects can apply for Community Service Grants supporting small capital needs or seed funding. Rotary Foundation of Washington Dc backs initiatives serving Washington Metropolitan Area residents, and history-focused community programs and heritage projects may be eligible if they provide direct, tangible local benefits.
Rotary Foundation Of Washington Dc
HumanitiesDC Grants for District of Columbia Humanities
Applications due Feb 18, 2027
DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits creating public humanities projects in the District of Columbia can receive up to US $25,000 for innovative, scholarship-informed programs and events. Focused on humanities interpretation, HumanitiesDC invites organizations to propose films, exhibits, tours, curricula, archives, or digital projects that highlight DC stories and are publicly accessible, which may include history-focused initiatives.
HumanitiesDC
Chick Fil A Foundation Youth Grants in District
Applications due May 1, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits serving youth and families through education, 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 receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs like academic enrichment, leadership development, hunger relief, community services, or environmental education that benefit local communities.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Avant-Garde Film Preservation Grants from NFPF
Pre proposal due May 8, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) nonprofit archives in the U.S., including those in the District of Columbia, can apply for US $5,000 - US $50,000 to preserve historically significant American avant-garde films. National Film Preservation Foundation’s Avant-Garde Masters Grants fund new lab work and public access copies that support film and cultural history research.
National Film Preservation Foundation
Visual Arts Funding for DC Artists from DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
Applications due May 18, 2027
Individual visual artists and District nonprofit art galleries creating two- or three-dimensional work can apply for DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities’ Art Bank Program, which acquires artwork for the city’s collection in the District of Columbia. Grants up to US $25,000 purchase original pieces, which are then displayed in DC government buildings and public spaces.
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
Youth Out-of-School Funding from DC Education Office
Applications due Jun 3, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits providing out-of-school-time programs for children and youth can access funding to expand high-quality after-school and summer learning opportunities. Through the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s OST Office, grants up to US $350,000 support programs during critical after-school hours, which may include history or social studies enrichment activities in DC.
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
District of Columbia AI Access Funding via OpenAI
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and select regranting institutions using AI to enhance community services, arts, culture, or local information in the District of Columbia and across the U.S. may be eligible for unrestricted support. OpenAI supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities with small to mid-sized budgets that demonstrate deep community trust and interest in people-centered AI experimentation.
Openai Inc