Nonprofit grants in District of Columbia
6 District of Columbia-specific grants plus 601 national opportunities open to District of Columbia organizations. Updated weekly.
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District of Columbia grants
601
National grants you can apply for
Sep 22, 2026
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A preview of what District of Columbia nonprofits can apply for today. Members see all 607.
Encouraging Citizen Involvement
Herb Block Foundation
Not stated
Deadline: Sep 22, 2026
Community Development
Foundation
Challenge America
National Endowment for the Arts
$10,000
Deadline: Sep 29, 2026
Arts
Federal
District of Columbia Nonprofit Capacity Fund
District of Columbia Community Foundation
$10,000 – $50,000
Deadline: Oct 13, 2026
Capacity Building
General Operating
Funders active in District of Columbia
Herb Block Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
District of Columbia Community Foundation
Philip L. Graham Fund
Greater Washington Community Foundation
GrantWatch listings
Funding categories
Community Development
Arts
Capacity Building
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District of Columbia grants by funding category
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