CHCF: Innovation Grant

CHCF: Innovation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

The CHCF Innovation Grant supports organizations in the Capitol Hill community with funding between $5,000 and $15,000. This grant is aimed at fostering innovative programming and outreach to serve new audiences. Applications are accepted biannually, with deadlines in September and March, encouraging creative proposals that align with core community areas such as education, arts, and social services. This initiative promotes collaboration and enhances community impact.

Overview

Think Big and Take Action We invite organizations and institutions serving the Capitol Hill community to apply for our seasonal and other grants in the following core areas: Schools and Teachers: Educational enrichment activities and supplies Youth Programming: Out-of-classroom activities for K-12 studentsArts and Culture: Music, theater, and visual arts programsSocial Services: Support for health care, housing, legal issues, and well-being Community Spaces: Enhancements for vibrant public places Innovation Grant Introduced in 2023, Innovation Grants of $5,000 to $15,000 are awarded in November and May of each year. The corresponding grant submission deadlines are in September and March. Applications are reviewed on the same time schedule as the Fall and Spring Grants. Innovation Grants reward organizations for innovative thinking and programming beyond their normal activities. Specifically, the grants encourage leaders of new or existing initiatives to seek creative ways to develop effective programming, serve new audiences, and/or attract new partners. We anticipate making four or five Innovation Grants per funding round. All proposals must demonstrate how the initiative supports one of our core areas in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Organizations may apply for a Fall or Spring Grant for their normal programming while also applying for an Innovation Grant for a new program that extends its reach.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Capitol Hill Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits, schools, and neighborhood groups to support programs and projects that benefit residents of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.