Costco Foundation Support for Community Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions to strengthen community programs. Social science and political science initiatives that address community needs and demonstrate measurable outcomes may be competitive, especially when they show collaboration and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Innovators
District of Columbia nonprofits with innovative human and social services, health, environment, or community programs can access funding through Creag Foundation to tackle pressing social problems in new ways. 501(c)(3) organizations holding status for at least one year may be invited to apply, and social science or political science-focused initiatives may be eligible.
Creag Foundation
Youth Development Funding from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can receive funding for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education. With a mission to enrich children’s lives worldwide, DanPaul Foundation provides grants up to US $15,000, including to groups based in the District of Columbia conducting relevant social science-related work.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Solutions
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Funding includes unrestricted capital plus intensive capacity-building for scalable, systems-focused models that directly benefit underserved communities and can reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants for Nonprofits from Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience challenges in the District of Columbia and worldwide may be eligible 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.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Community Programs
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies working on safety, education, or community development in District of Columbia can seek community grants supporting these initiatives. State Farm Companies Foundation funds projects such as disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, and K–12 or higher education programs that may intersect with social science research priorities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Cultural nonprofits in the U.S. offering arts, science, or arts education programs can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. Focused on culture, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation favors large, well-established institutions; D.C.-based organizations doing social science-related arts education or STEAM work may be competitive.
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, with audited expenses over $2 million and stable leadership, can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or general operations that address chronic poverty. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help large, established organizations, including those in the District of Columbia, expand proven, scalable solutions and may benefit social science-related initiatives.
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 in the District of Columbia can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation support to expand community-focused programs. Grants may benefit projects such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, or health research and screening that intersect with social science or political science priorities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Organizations in the District of Columbia working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can seek project or scaling support of more than US $50,000 from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public, nonprofit, and social enterprise entities serving urban low-income children and youth, including those with social science research components.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities in the District of Columbia working on humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, or contemporary arts projects can seek philanthropic support that promotes sustainable development. Roche supports innovative, high-quality initiatives worldwide, so D.C. organizations with social science or related research components may be eligible through its local affiliate structure.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working globally on health, education, or disaster relief can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support, including work in the District of Columbia. Funding can assist programs serving marginalized communities, such as healthcare access, women and children’s services, literacy, or social services, and may benefit social science research tied to these issues.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Research Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) research and educational organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for Sidney Stern Memorial Trust support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work. Focused on broad-impact programs, this U.S.-only funding may benefit social and political science research projects that materially advance general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running community programs in the District of Columbia can seek sponsorship support for initiatives in housing, jobs, hunger, arts, environment, and inclusion. With a mission to advance economic mobility, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with regional sponsorships that may benefit social science and political science-related community work.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations conducting programs that help disadvantaged people become self-reliant may be eligible for funding in the District of Columbia and worldwide. Gupta Family Foundation supports human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, and disaster relief, offering US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting education, social justice, health, arts, or related social science work 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. Projects with diverse funding sources and strong mission alignment may be competitive.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in DC
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits conducting education, youth, humanitarian, or related community programs in the District of Columbia and beyond can seek project support from the Hansen Family Foundation, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help organizations whose work may inform or complement political and social science research priorities.
Hansen Family 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 the broader Southern region can seek funding for community-focused programs such as education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, and family or youth services. Grants from Robinson Foundation help support established organizations (3+ years) with single-year projects that show tangible, meaningful impact and direct results.
Robinson 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 applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations connected to Insperity employees, clients, or communities, offering potential support for groups conducting or supporting social science or political science-related community programs.
Insperity
District of Columbia Youth Needs 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 TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Programs serving vulnerable children, teens, and young adults may be eligible after completing an online eligibility questionnaire and invited Letter of Inquiry process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries conducting environmental or human services work in the District of Columbia can seek general operating or project support through the Lawrence Foundation, with awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on broad community and environmental initiatives, it may benefit political science or social science research tied to these areas.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, can seek Ameriprise Community Grants to support direct services and measurable outcomes. Ameriprise Financial prioritizes hunger relief, housing and self-sufficiency, cultural enrichment, and community economic vitality, especially where its employees and advisors actively volunteer.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental initiatives through the Dr Scholl Foundation, primarily serving the U.S., including the District of Columbia. Grants range from US $5,000 - US $25,000 and may benefit organizations conducting social science or political science-related work.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving local quality of life through community services, economic mobility, health, or disaster relief can apply for the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation’s project, operating, or capital support. Organizations in the District of Columbia conducting community-focused social science or policy-related work on these issues may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Youth Services Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due May 1, 2027
District of Columbia nonprofits supporting youth education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental stewardship can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs serving underserved young people and their families, including food security, housing support, leadership development, and community or environmental projects.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Mutual Of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations leading strong community partnerships can receive national recognition and support for collaborative social impact work through the Mutual Of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary cross-sector partnerships, the foundation provides U.S. nonprofits, including those in the District of Columbia, with awards that highlight scalable, replicable approaches to major social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation