District of Columbia Grants

Last updated September 15, 2026

There are currently 44 active grants available to District of Columbia applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

44 grants in District of Columbia

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Request for Applications - Youth Climate Action Fund Initiatives	DOEE Grants & Funding	October 10, 2026	$100K – $500K
State	Youth Climate Action Fund Initiatives	DOEE Grants & Funding	October 10, 2026	$100K – $500K
Foundation	Merck Animal Health Diversity Leadership Scholarship	American Association of Veterinary	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship	American Association of People	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	ALGSA Research Grant Program	Alagille Syndrome Alliance	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	John H. Graham IV Fund	Asae Research Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Graduate Student Epidemiology Program (GSEP)	Association of Maternal and Child Health	Rolling	Varies
State	Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF)	DMPED Grant Opportunities	Rolling	Up to $50M
Foundation	ACAP Scholarship (National Scholarship Essay Contest)	Association for Community Affiliated	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America - Community Grants	American Beverage Association	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	AAUW Community Action Grants	American Association of University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	American Gold Star Mothers Giving Grace Grant	American Gold Star Mothers Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Commercial Property Acquisition Fund	DMPED Grant Opportunities	Rolling	Up to $50M
Foundation	ABC Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Fellowship Support Award	Association of Black Cardiologists Inc	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Governing Board of Presidents (GPOB) Scholarship	Building and Construction Trades	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship	American Association of Veterinary	Rolling	Up to $16K
Foundation	Sylvia B. Kelly Medical Scholarship for Health Equity	Association for Community Affiliated	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	ABC/J&J MedTech Scholarship (Medical Students)	Association of Black Cardiologists Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ADLM Travel Grants (SYCL Domestic & Helen Free)	Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory	Rolling	Varies
State	Made in DC Retail Residency — Vendor Call Opportunity	DSLBD Current Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ABC Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship (Medical Students)	Association of Black Cardiologists Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAUW International Project Grant	American Association of University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ADLM CPOCT Research Grant	Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory	Rolling	Varies
State	Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (Ward8CIF) Grant Program - Round 2	DSLBD Current Funding	Rolling	$43M

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About grants in District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. supports the arts and community programs through the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, with additional public funding from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education and the DC Department of Housing and Community Development. As the nation's capital, the District also hosts an unusually high concentration of national foundations and grantmakers headquartered nearby, alongside the regionally focused Greater Washington Community Foundation, the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, and the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants does the District of Columbia offer?

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is the District's designated arts agency and funds individual artists and nonprofit organizations. Other public funders include the Office of the State Superintendent of Education and the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, which support education and affordable housing initiatives across the city.

What foundations serve the District of Columbia?

The Greater Washington Community Foundation, the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, and the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation are leading regional grantmakers focused on the DC metro area. Because Washington is home to many nationally focused foundations and advocacy funders, organizations based in the District often have access to a deeper pool of philanthropic capital than most cities.

Are there grants for DC community organizations?

Yes. DC community organizations can pursue arts and humanities grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, neighborhood and housing funding through the Department of Housing and Community Development, and regional grants from the Greater Washington Community Foundation and the Cafritz and Meyer foundations.

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