Costco Foundation Support for Community Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in District of Columbia working in children’s programs, education, or health and human services can apply for Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. Funding is for monetary requests only and may support community-based initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a strong base of financial support in areas where Costco operates.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Nonprofits
District of Columbia nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can access funding through Creag Foundation. The foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations testing new approaches across areas like health, community development, literacy, public safety, and more. Funding is by invitation, but eligible groups may submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare can apply for grants up to US $15,000, including groups based in District of Columbia. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides funding for programs like early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and environmental education.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Impact
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 for scalable social and environmental solutions. Ventures serving underserved communities and operating post-pilot but pre-scale across sectors like education, health, poverty, or sustainability may be competitive.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience projects in District of Columbia and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with applications accepted year-round via an LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in District of Columbia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants support projects such as auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, STEM education, and food insecurity.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Cultural Programs
Focused on cultural programs, this grant invites District of Columbia nonprofit arts and cultural institutions to seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general and endowment support. Organizations must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s with audited expenses over $2 million, serving broad audiences through arts, museums, and STEAM education.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Nonprofits and social enterprises working on education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children can seek project or scaling support of more than US $50,000, including in the District of Columbia. Focused on improving outcomes for children and youth, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Broad Community Impact Funding for Nonprofits from Roche
Nonprofit organizations in District of Columbia seeking support for humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts initiatives can apply for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy. Roche supports accredited charity-led projects worldwide that promote sustainable development and community strength. Local projects are handled by Roche affiliate offices, which fund organizations operating in the same country as the affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities, including those based in the District of Columbia serving global populations, can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support. Grants may benefit programs in healthcare access, women and children’s health, disaster relief, literacy, social services, and related efforts in the U.S. and internationally.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Focused on charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust invites District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for funding. Eligible tax-exempt organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S. for well-managed programs that broadly serve their target populations and materially advance general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on housing, jobs, hunger, arts, environment, or community development in the District of Columbia can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs and events. With a mission to advance economic mobility, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit D.C. nonprofits serving low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in District of Columbia, can seek funding for social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, and disaster relief. Gupta Family Foundation supports primarily smaller 501(c)(3) entities or qualifying foreign organizations with US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants for focused, non-sectarian humanitarian programs.
Gupta Family Foundation
District of Columbia Legal Justice Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation in the District of Columbia can seek recoverable grants for out-of-pocket case expenses. Focused on social, economic, environmental, and racial justice, the Impact Fund offers US $10,000 - US $50,000 to support class actions and other systemic reform cases benefiting oppressed communities.
The Impact Fund
District of Columbia Community Funding via Delaplaine Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and 509(a) public institutions in the District of Columbia can seek support for cultural arts, education, health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual programs. Focused on strengthening families and communities, Delaplaine Foundation prioritizes projects with long-term benefits, measurable results, and diverse financial support, with some funding available beyond Maryland.
Delaplaine Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Community Grants in District
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits fund programs for children, education, animals, the environment, humanitarian needs, and arts and culture. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may request US $1,000 - US $10,000, including nonprofits serving local communities where board members reside.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in the District of Columbia can seek more than US $50,000 to tell compelling stories about their impact through this storytelling grant. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help organizations working in preservation, education, and wellness share their work in areas like conservation, mental health, and early childhood education.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the District of Columbia and other Southern-region communities can seek support for programs in areas like children and families, education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, veterans, and faith-based work. Grants from Robinson Foundation help established organizations (3+ years) create tangible, meaningful impact through single-year, non-capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near a TJX location in District of Columbia can apply for TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Eligible groups must align with TJX’s community mission, meet distance and nondiscrimination requirements, and submit an eligibility questionnaire and letter of inquiry before invitation-only applications.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
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 District of Columbia can seek general operating or project support through the Lawrence Foundation; awards typically range from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on environmental and community services, the foundation invites eligible organizations nationwide to apply.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia seeking program or project support can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen community services, education, arts, health, environmental, or youth initiatives. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations where modest funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
District of Columbia Workforce Funding via DYRS
Applications due Dec 10, 2026
Nonprofits, faith-based groups, government agencies, educational institutions, and private enterprises in the District of Columbia can receive up to US $300,000 to run youth workforce development and reentry programs. With a mission to support justice-involved youth, the District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services provides funding to build skill-building, training, and job placement pipelines for court-involved young people.
District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
Approximately US $521,000
DOEE Grants for District of Columbia Green Infrastructure
Applications due Jan 10, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and universities in the District of Columbia can seek funding to install and recycle rain barrels, issue rebates, and educate residents on stormwater management. Grants from the District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment help District of Columbia environmental groups address nonpoint source pollution and support green infrastructure, with approximately US $521,000 available.
District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
US $200,000 - US $22,000,000
Office of Population Affairs Grants for Family Planning
Applications due Jan 11, 2027
Nonprofit and public entities providing family planning and reproductive health services can apply for US $200,000 - US $22,000,000 to deliver comprehensive Title X services, including in the District of Columbia. With a mission to expand access to voluntary family planning, the Office of Population Affairs offers multi-year support for education, counseling, and related health services.
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Office of Population Affairs
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia seeking one-year project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. The Dr Scholl Foundation primarily supports U.S. applicants through an annual cycle running from October 1 to March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from National Trust
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit and preservation-focused organizations in the District of Columbia and other Mid-Atlantic states can apply for National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund; awards Up to US $7,500 for planning, education, and outreach projects that protect natural and cultural resources and advance community livability and sustainability.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations leading strong cross-sector community partnerships in the District of Columbia and across the U.S. can seek recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary collaborations, Mutual of America Foundation provides national awards to six nonprofits whose partnership models improve communities and can be replicated elsewhere.
Mutual Of America Foundation