Costco Foundation Support for Community Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in District of Columbia that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary grants from the Costco Foundation. Programs with clear community need, measurable outcomes, and strong collaboration may be competitive, including social justice and human rights efforts serving children and families.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Innovators
District of Columbia nonprofits with innovative human and social services or related programs can access funding through Creag Foundation to tackle pressing social problems in new ways. 501(c)(3) organizations held for at least one year, including those advancing social justice and human rights, may submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only grant consideration.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000, including in District of Columbia. With a mission to enrich and protect youth, the foundation supports programs in child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, refugee enrichment, and related social justice efforts.
The Dan Paul 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 such as disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education that may advance social justice and human rights goals.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, arts education, or science-related programming can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Focused on culture, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation invites large, established organizations, including those in District of Columbia, that reach broad audiences and demonstrate measurable impact to apply.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services to address chronic poverty may be eligible for this Hearst Foundation grant, including organizations in District of Columbia. Grants support proven programs, capital projects, or general operations that promote economic independence, strengthen families, and can scale to reach more underserved people.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health and welfare, education, or community services in District of Columbia can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to expand equitable care and education. Funding may support food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programs, or health screenings that advance social justice and human rights.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can seek project or scaling support, including in the District of Columbia. Focused on improving opportunities for children in poverty, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds U.S., India, and South Africa initiatives requesting more than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell 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 may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. Focused on broad community benefit, the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports well-managed organizations whose services significantly improve general welfare and can include social justice or human rights work.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in 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 low- and moderate-income communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides support for basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Impact 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 grants from the Impact Fund to cover out-of-pocket litigation costs. Focused on social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, this U.S.-wide program may support District of Columbia cases seeking systemic reform and community-wide benefits, with awards of US $10,000 - US $50,000.
The Impact Fund
Aids United Harm Reduction Grants in District
Pre proposal due Aug 21, 2026
Nonprofit syringe services and harm reduction organizations in the District of Columbia can seek one-year support to expand direct services for people who use drugs, including HIV and hepatitis prevention and overdose response. Focused on harm reduction, Aids United offers US $10,000 - US $40,000 for BIPOC-led or high-need, low-resource programs advancing social justice and health equity.
Aids United
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Social Justice
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations working on social justice, education, health, arts, or ethical journalism in the District of Columbia can apply for the Cowles Charitable Trust’s grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support. National efforts that align with the Trust’s mission may also be considered.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Storytelling Project Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in the U.S., including those in District of Columbia, can seek support to develop storytelling projects that highlight their community impact. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation back work within its preservation, education, and wellness pillars, which may benefit social justice and human rights programming.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern region, including the District of Columbia, can seek funding for programs in areas like poverty relief, disaster relief, children and families, education, and veterans’ issues. Grants from Robinson Foundation help established organizations create tangible, meaningful impact for vulnerable and underserved people.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia social justice and community service nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must either be Insperity clients, actively supported by its employees, or serve communities where its employees live and work, with applications accepted once per year for either a grant or sponsorship.
Insperity
District of Columbia Community Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Focused on community and environmental initiatives, this grant invites District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek support for charitable programs. The Dudley T Dougherty Foundation funds organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding, which may include social justice and human rights efforts in the region.
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 to support basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Social justice and human rights programs serving vulnerable families and at-risk youth may be eligible after completing the required eligibility questionnaire and LOI process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Support for DC Social Justice
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Grants from the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation help District of Columbia 501(c)(3) public charities fund programs in justice, community services, education, health, environment, and the arts. Eligible nonprofits serving DC-area residents, especially vulnerable and underserved populations, can request US $10,000 - US $250,000 for direct services, advocacy, and capacity-building efforts that advance equity and systemic change.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz 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, facilities, and services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. organizations running cultural, educational, environmental, health, or social service initiatives, and may benefit groups advancing social justice or human rights locally.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven causes in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support programmatic work. Grants may benefit social justice and human rights efforts through services like housing, hunger relief, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and arts access for underserved residents.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project funding. The Dr Scholl Foundation primarily supports U.S. organizations, with a single application accepted per organization each grant year.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health, or disaster relief can apply for the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation’s project, operating, or capital support, including organizations serving District of Columbia communities. Eligible groups must benefit their local community and maintain nondiscriminatory hiring and service practices, which may include social justice and human rights work.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Crime Victim Services Funding from OVSJG
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
Organizations in the District of Columbia providing crime victim services and crime prevention programs can receive support for crisis intervention, case management, counseling, housing, and advocacy. The District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants also funds community engagement, media campaigns, technology, and culturally appropriate outreach that advance social justice and support victims through the justice process.
District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
District of Columbia Community Partnerships via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for the Community Partnership Award, which includes recognition for impactful, scalable collaborations. With a mission to honor exemplary partnerships, Mutual of America Foundation provides national awards that may benefit District of Columbia groups advancing social justice and human rights through cross-sector collaboration.
Mutual Of America Foundation