Community Development Grants in District of Columbia

364 foundations fund community development programs in District of Columbia. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in District of Columbia, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding community development in District of Columbia that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 2 days (Nov 14, 2026)Award: $6K – $20K

Grant Program — Grants for Good & Grants for Change

From Invest in Others Charitable Foundation

community developmentnonprofit capacitysocial services+3 more

Who can apply: Open to organizations with a project that advances meaningful community change. Specific eligibility details were not provided in the scraped content.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Nov 17, 2026)Award: $2K – $3K

Outstanding Student Chapter Contest

From Associated General Contractors of America

Student engagementConstruction educationCommunity impact+1 more

Who can apply: Open to nationally chartered AGC Student Chapters with current ACCE/ABET accreditation or candidate status; some ATMAE-accredited programs may also qualify. Activities must have been conducted during the specified academic year.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $25 – $5K

Matching Gift Program

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

Community developmentEmployee-directed charitable giving

Who can apply: Pella Corporation team members and retirees may request matching gifts. Recipient organizations generally must qualify as IRS Section 501(c)(3) charities. Various organizations and gifts are excluded under the guidelines. Retirees' maximum is $1,000 the year after retirement.

Open nowCloses Jan 8, 2027Award: Up to $20K

Dreamstarter®

From American Indian Youth Running Strong

Higher education access and readinessScholarship and financial aid navigationTribal college initiatives+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be enrolled in a state- or federally recognized tribal nation, be 18–30 years old at the time of application, propose a project that gives back to or uplifts their community, and apply jointly with a registered 501(c)(3) or 7871 nonprofit Mentor Organization such as a school, nonprofit, or tribal organization working in Indian Country. The applicant and Mentor must attend Dreamstarter Academy April 19–23, 2027; failure to attend can result in grant revocation.

Open nowCloses Feb 1, 2027Award: $1K – $10K

Appendant Bodies Achievement Grants (Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction)

From Supreme Council 33 Anc&Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry S Jr

Leadership training and developmentCommunication and social mediaTechnology improvements+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized Masonic appendant bodies and grants must be used for qualifying 501(c)(3) programs. Award decisions consider measurable objectives and goals, consistency with Masonic principles, project scope and need, and the project budget and ability to raise additional funds. Grants do not support salaries or professional staff, annual or national meetings, grand officer expenses, normal operational expenses, travel expenses, or philanthropic endowments.

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Largest Community Development in District of Columbia Foundations

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$15.1B

Total Assets

$86.3B

Median Grant

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S500National
AMERICA VOTES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$168.6M

Total Assets

$22.3M

Median Grant

$200K

S20National
STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$149.5M

Total Assets

$257.3M

Median Grant

$125K

S41National
NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$149.3M

Total Assets

$55.6M

Median Grant

$44K

S40National
FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$135.2M

Total Assets

$2.6B

Median Grant

$525K

S500Regional
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$117.6M

Total Assets

$75M

Median Grant

$83K

S50Local
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$99.2M

Total Assets

$67.9M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
HOUSE MAJORITY FORWARD

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$65.5M

Total Assets

$16.2M

Median Grant

$1M

S01National
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC

COLUMBIA, MD

Annual Giving

$61.8M

Total Assets

$941.1M

Median Grant

$45K

S200National
COMMUNITY PARTNERS

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$57.5M

Total Assets

$85.9M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
Brown University

Providence, RI

Annual Giving

$47M

Total Assets

$11.3B

Median Grant

$90K

S412National
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$45.4M

Total Assets

$475.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
NEW PROFIT INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$31.2M

Total Assets

$98.8M

Median Grant

$100K

S50National
RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$30.1M

Total Assets

$7.5M

Median Grant

$101K

S32National
HISPANIC FEDERATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.2M

Total Assets

$122.8M

Median Grant

$20K

S50ZNational
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$100K

S80National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC

GALESBURG, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$127M

Median Grant

$11K

S030National
THE LINBECK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

HOUSTON, TX

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$25.2M

Median Grant

$15K

S11Regional
WARREN ALPERT FOUNDATION

PROVIDENCE, RI

Annual Giving

$24.3M

Total Assets

$397.3M

Median Grant

$35K

S41Regional
National Association of Realtors

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$23.2M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$12K

S47National
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION

ST PAUL, MN

Annual Giving

$21.9M

Total Assets

$547.6M

Median Grant

$100K

S20National
QUADRIVIUM

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$20.8M

Total Assets

$19.9M

Median Grant

$750K

S99National

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