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.
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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.
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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