Economic Independence Grants for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. working on social services like affordable housing, economic development, and family stability may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to expand proven programs. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help large-budget organizations, including those serving District of Columbia, provide scalable, direct services that reduce chronic poverty and strengthen communities.
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, including those serving District of Columbia residents, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation support. Grants may fund food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM education, or healthy lifestyle initiatives that complement housing stability and supportive housing programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth in the District of Columbia may be eligible for project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Focused on improving outcomes for children in poverty, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds qualifying entities, including nonprofits, schools, governments, and social enterprises.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Bank of America Support for Housing Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on housing, shelters, and community development in the District of Columbia can seek sponsorship support for programs advancing economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with funding for housing, workforce development, basic needs, arts, environment, and inclusion initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Litigation Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation can access recoverable funding for out-of-pocket case costs via Impact Fund; awards US $10,000 - US $50,000. Focus areas include social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, which may support housing-related civil rights or homelessness cases in the District of Columbia.
The Impact Fund
Housing Legal Services Funding from DC Bar Foundation
Applications due Aug 29, 2026
Nonprofit legal services providers in the District of Columbia can seek funding to deliver civil legal services focused on housing, underserved areas, and a shared interpreter bank. DC Bar Foundation’s Access to Justice Grants Program supports organizations strengthening housing stability and access to justice for District residents from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
DC Bar Foundation
Storytelling Project Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek the Storytelling Grant to showcase the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in the District of Columbia. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support media and storytelling projects that highlight efforts like conservation, historic preservation, education, and mental health initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Services 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 local service goals. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work, which may include programs connected to housing stability or related community services.
Insperity
District of Columbia Housing Funding via Citi Foundation
Pre proposal due Oct 25, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities providing equitable and affordable housing or related community development in the District of Columbia can access major multi-year support through the Community Progress Makers Fund. With a mission to expand economic opportunity, Citi Foundation provides unrestricted grants of US $1,000,000 plus technical assistance and peer-learning opportunities for organizations serving low-income communities.
Citi Foundation
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Support for Housing
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Grants help District of Columbia 501(c)(3) public charities improve housing stability and related services for DC-area residents. The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation funds equitable and affordable housing, supportive housing and shelters, community development, and related wraparound services, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $250,000 for organizations serving the broader Washington, DC metropolitan region.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Impact100 DC Grants for District of Columbia Nonprofits
Applications due Dec 15, 2026
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits with $300,000–$5 million in annual revenue can access funding for $100,000 projects through Impact100 DC, including housing-related basic needs like housing stability and living-wage support for marginalized residents. Eligible organizations must serve the DC metro area and propose work in arts, environment, education, family support, or health and wellness.
Impact100 DC
Truancy Reduction Funding from DC Deputy Mayor
Applications due Jan 13, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations in the District of Columbia can seek funding to provide truancy reduction services for youth ages 10–17 and their families, including mental health support, mentoring, enrichment, and parent groups. Focused on youth at risk of justice involvement or housing instability, the District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice offers up to US $250,000 for multi-faceted support in selected schools, which may complement housing stability efforts.
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
Housing and Family Services Funding from Many Hands
Full proposal due Jan 17, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits serving women, children, and families in socioeconomic need through housing, health, education, or economic empowerment programs can access funding through Many Hands. 501(c)(3) organizations with five-plus years of operation and budgets between $500,000 and $6 million may receive up to US $100,000 in unrestricted support for operating, program, or capital expenses.
Many Hands Inc
Film Preservation Grants for U.S. Nonprofits from National Film Preservation Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) institutions preserving American orphan films can apply for National Film Preservation Foundation Basic Preservation Grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $20,000 for new lab work and access copies. District of Columbia archives, libraries, museums, universities, and historical societies may benefit if they provide public access to their film collections.
National Film Preservation Foundation
National Film Preservation Foundation Film Grants in District
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
District of Columbia public and 501(c)(3) institutions with film preservation experience can access funding through the National Film Preservation Foundation for large-scale preservation, reconstruction, or restoration of American orphan films. Grants of US $20,001 - US $75,000 support laboratory work to create new preservation elements and public access copies, which may benefit housing or community history collections.
National Film Preservation Foundation
Business Growth Funding for DC Organizations via DMPED
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
Entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in the District of Columbia can seek Growth Fund support to establish or expand operations in commercial or coworking office space and create local jobs. With a mission to strengthen economic development, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development offers up to US $551,131 for eligible costs, benefiting organizations that may also advance housing and neighborhood vitality.
District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
DC Housing Department Grants for District of Columbia Affordable Housing
Applications due Apr 17, 2027
Developers and housing partners creating or preserving affordable housing in the District of Columbia can seek financing and development sites through this consolidated RFP. District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development supports real estate projects needing gap financing via LIHTCs, CDBG, HOME, NHTF, RHP, LRSP, and PADD site offerings.
District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Performing Arts
Applications due May 1, 2027
Small and mid-size performing arts and community organizations in the District of Columbia can receive funding for public performances and community engagement through this program. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation offers US $750 - US $5,000, covering up to 50% of artist presentation costs, including compensation, housing, per diem, and travel, for projects serving diverse and underserved audiences.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Avant-Garde Film Preservation Grants from NFPF
Pre proposal due May 8, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) nonprofit film archives preserving American avant-garde works can receive US $5,000 - US $50,000 for new laboratory preservation and access copies, including film prints. National Film Preservation Foundation Avant-Garde Masters Grants support projects across the U.S., which may benefit District of Columbia institutions safeguarding experimental film history.
National Film Preservation Foundation
Enterprise Community Partners Grants for District Housing
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and eligible housing entities with scalable affordable housing innovations can access funding through Enterprise Community Partners in District of Columbia and nationwide. The Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge awards US $2,000,000 grants for proven solutions in design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs that expand affordable housing options.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Enterprise Community Partners Grants for Evaluation
Applications due May 29, 2027
Consultants and evaluation firms with expertise in housing, community development, or data analysis can apply to support program evaluation and related services for Enterprise’s national work, including the District of Columbia. Focused on impact measurement, Enterprise Community Partners seeks quantitative and qualitative analysis, training, technical assistance, and reporting on affordable housing and community development initiatives.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
US $300,000 - US $8,000,000
DC Health HIV Housing Grants in District
Applications due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofit and housing providers offering supportive housing for people living with HIV in the District of Columbia and Prince George's County can apply for funding to deliver rental assistance and housing-related services. Focused on stable, affordable housing for low-income individuals with HIV, the District of Columbia Department of Health awards US $300,000 - US $8,000,000 through this program.
District of Columbia Department of Health
Crime Victim Services Funding from OVSJG
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations in the District of Columbia can receive funding to provide crime victim services and community-based crime prevention, including emergency and transitional housing support. The District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants backs programs offering crisis intervention, case management, counseling, criminal justice support, outreach, and culturally appropriate engagement activities.
District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
DMPED Business Development Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Jun 22, 2027
District of Columbia business development organizations and program operators can access funding to run services for international entrepreneurs and startups through the Washington, DC Global Soft Landing initiative. Administered by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, this grant offers up to US $250,000 to manage day-to-day operations supporting foreign companies entering the U.S. market.
District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
US $300,000 - US $8,000,000
Housing Stability Funding from DC Health
Applications due Jun 23, 2027
Nonprofits and housing providers serving low-income people living with HIV in the District of Columbia and nearby Maryland counties can apply for District of Columbia Department of Health’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS awards of US $300,000 - US $8,000,000 to deliver rental assistance and housing-related supportive services that prevent homelessness and promote long-term housing stability.
District of Columbia Department of Health
District of Columbia AI Access Funding via OpenAI
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Nonprofit and community-based 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia using AI to enhance community services, arts, culture, or local information ecosystems may be eligible for this funding. OpenAI supports U.S.-based, community-rooted groups exploring people-first AI to reduce barriers to services and information, including efforts that complement housing stability and related supports.
Openai Inc