How much funding does CHCF: Innovation Grant provide?

CHCF: Innovation Grant provides US $5,000 - US $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CHCF: Innovation Grant?

The deadline is March 29, 2027.

How often is CHCF: Innovation Grant offered?

CHCF: Innovation Grant runs on a twice a year cycle. The next deadline is expected March 29, 2027.

CHCF: Innovation Grant

Capitol Hill Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $15,000

Deadline

March 29, 2027

163 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: March 29, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “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.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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.

Overview

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.

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
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

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.

What Capitol Hill Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 39
Total given: $568K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,660–$68K

By dollars: District of Columbia 98%, New York 2%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; New York, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.