Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Assistance Fund Grants

Funder: Junior League of Washington, DC

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
  • Award Amount: Up to $5,000

    Focus Areas (based on recent recipients):

  • Women's services and support

  • Food security and nutrition

  • Homelessness assistance

  • Employment and job placement

  • Youth development and arts programming

  • Health and wellness

  • Incarceration re-entry support
  • 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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitswomenhomelessfood-securityworkforce-developmentreleased-prisonersyouth-programswellnesssmall-grants

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