Costco Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia working on children’s programs, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from the Costco Foundation. Public radio stations with qualifying youth, educational, or community health programming may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s focus and outcome-based requirements.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Innovators
District of Columbia nonprofit organizations with innovative human services or social issue programs can access funding through Creag Foundation. 501(c)(3) groups that have held status for at least one year and are exploring new approaches—including in media or radio-related community services—may submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only grant consideration.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, and welfare can apply for grants up to US $15,000 from the Dan Paul Foundation. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, it provides funding for child advocacy, early childhood development, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and related programs, including those serving District of Columbia communities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Media
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first startups in the District of Columbia can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 for scalable social or environmental solutions. Public radio and audio-focused organizations serving underserved audiences may be eligible if they operate post-pilot, show measurable impact, and plan exponential growth.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding for Nonprofits from Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to address crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience, including those in District of Columbia, can apply for up to US $100,000 to scale innovative programs. Cisco Systems Foundation supports early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Community Safety
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 like public safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education programs that strengthen local communities.
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 Hearst Foundation support for impactful programs or capital projects. Focused on culture, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-related initiatives, which may include public radio organizations with strong educational or youth engagement components and large, sustainable operations in the U.S.
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 strengthen families may be eligible for this support, including groups based in the District of Columbia. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation offer more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general operating needs in areas like housing, food access, jobs, and youth development.
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 audiences through public radio or related outreach, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants. Funding supports food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives that benefit local communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Organizations advancing education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth can seek project or scale-up funding of more than US $50,000 from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Focused on measurable impact, the foundation supports eligible entities in the U.S., India, and South Africa, including those in the District of Columbia, that align with its mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or arts projects in the District of Columbia can seek philanthropic support to advance sustainable, high-quality initiatives. Roche supports innovative programs worldwide, so D.C. public radio and other media or cultural organizations may be eligible when projects fit its humanitarian, educational, or contemporary arts priorities.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can apply for Semnani Family Foundation grants supporting marginalized communities worldwide, including the District of Columbia. Funding may assist programs such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, or social services, and public radio entities with related community service initiatives may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can apply for grants that must be used in the U.S. Focused on broad community benefit, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports well-managed organizations whose services significantly improve general welfare, which may include public radio and related initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can seek sponsorship support for community programs that advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides funding for basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion initiatives, which may include public radio projects.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for Public Radio
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations running programs that help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including in the District of Columbia, can seek funding for social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or humanitarian relief projects. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities worldwide with grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Radio
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia working in radio, 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. Public radio stations and related media initiatives may be competitive, especially with diverse funding bases.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in DC
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on education, youth services, arts, or related programming in the District of Columbia can seek project support through grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help U.S.-based charities, including those with public radio or educational broadcasting efforts, advance children’s, humanitarian, environmental, and cultural initiatives worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Grants help District of Columbia 501(c)(3) organizations address needs like education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, animal welfare, veterans’ issues, and spiritual initiatives. Eligible nonprofits must serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line, be operating for over three years, and seek single-year program support rather than capital projects from the Robinson Foundation.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for community service programs or fundraising event sponsorships. Eligible organizations must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work, with support limited to U.S.-based charities rather than individuals or political groups.
Insperity
District of Columbia Community Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can seek funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. Focused on forward-looking change, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites applicants whose work respects people, life, and the environment, and public radio entities with related missions may be eligible.
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 supporting basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Public radio or media nonprofits that meet these criteria and serve vulnerable families and children may be eligible after completing the required eligibility questionnaire and LOI process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Public radio and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in District of Columbia can seek unrestricted support for environmental, human services, or community programs. Focused on broad charitable work, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 program or operating grants that may benefit public radio initiatives within these priority areas.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs such as cultural institutions, education, youth and senior services, disability services, and environmental or wildlife activities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. organizations, including those operating public radio or related media, when modest funding can have a big impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can seek Ameriprise Financial support for programs meeting basic needs, strengthening community vitality, or engaging Ameriprise volunteers. Grants focus on hunger relief, housing, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment, and may benefit public radio entities whose work fits these priorities.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Radio Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can seek Dr Scholl Foundation support for education, social service, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental projects, including public radio initiatives. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually for one year of project funding, primarily to U.S. applicants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can apply for O'Reilly Automotive Foundation grants supporting project, general operating, or capital needs that improve quality of life for underserved people. Organizations in the District of Columbia with public radio or media programs that address economic stability, health, literacy, or disaster relief may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Youth & Community Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due May 1, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits serving youth, families, or communities can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards to support education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship programs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations, with awards ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000 that may benefit public radio initiatives connected to these focus areas.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc