How much funding does Capacity Grant provide?

Capacity Grant provides ~$15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Capacity Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Capacity Grant?

Geography: Located within the greater Washington, Metropolitan area. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Capacity Grant offered?

Capacity Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Capacity Grant

Junior League of the City of Washington Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Capacity Building Grants Small Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

~$15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

Located within the greater Washington, Metropolitan area

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Award Amount: Historically around $15,000

Overview

Geographic Scope: Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area (District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland, Arlington and Fairfax Counties and Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia)

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) organizations with valid EIN numbers
Located within the greater Washington, Metropolitan area

Contact Information:

Junior League of Washington, DC
3039 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202.337.2001
Email: office@jlw.org

Application Timeline: Grant opportunities typically announced in early August for the upcoming League year (September-May)

Reporting Requirements: Final Grant Report required

Additional Information:

Approximately $95,000 awarded annually across all grant types
Administered by the Grants Stewardship Committee (approximately 30 women with diverse backgrounds)
Previous grant recipients are eligible to re-apply

What Junior League of the City of Washington Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $30K
Median grant: $15K

By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.

Example grants

Dumbarton Arts and Education Inc · Washington, DC

To support the grantee's school and supportive services for persons with disabilities

$15K
Suited for Change · Washington, DC

To support the grantee's food sponsor efforts

$15K