Grants in District Of Columbia
Federal, foundation and corporate funding open to organizations, businesses and individuals in District Of Columbia — each one scored against who actually won it before.
See what District Of Columbia funders will back — freeStart with your own IRS record
Enter an EIN and MCGrantz pulls the organization's IRS profile, scores every federal program against it, and finds the private foundations in District Of Columbia that already fund work like yours — read straight from their 990-PF filings, including the box roughly seven in ten of them tick to say they only fund organizations they have already chosen.
Who can apply from District Of Columbia
Nonprofits, NGOs, small businesses, tribal organizations, cities and counties, and individuals applying in their own name. Each is asked different questions and each gets a different answer — including what is closed, which is the half that saves the most time.
National programs open to District Of Columbia applicants
Federal Pell Grant
The largest grant programme for individuals in the country, and it does not have to be repaid. Filed through the FAFSA, not a separate application.
Funder page →FEMA Individual Assistance (disaster)
Only available once a disaster is federally declared for your county, and the application window closes fast. Apply even if you have insurance.
Funder page →VA Specially Adapted Housing grants
For veterans with a qualifying service-connected disability. Not a loan.
Funder page →NIH Individual Fellowships (F30 / F31 / F32)
Awarded to the researcher, not the institution — one of the few federal routes where an individual is the applicant.
Funder page →MusiCares assistance
For people who work in music — performers, crew, engineers. Covers medical, housing and emergency costs.
Funder page →Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Medical and living expenses for musicians and music industry workers facing illness, disability or age-related problems.
Funder page →Benefits.gov eligibility screener
Not a grant and not scored: it is the official questionnaire that tells an individual which federal programmes they may qualify for. Worth ten minutes before chasing anything else.
Funder page →Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Unusually open: funds independent nonprofits AND mission-driven for-profits (C corps, B corps) and fiscally sponsored organizations. Looks for 3-5 years old, already in market, with early evidence of impact.
Funder page →Amber Grant for Women
Three $10,000 grants awarded every month; three $50,000 year-end grants drawn from monthly winners. $15 application fee.
Funder page →Hello Alice Small Business Grants
Rotating corporate-backed grant rounds; many earmarked for women- and BIPOC-owned businesses.
Funder page →Amounts and deadlines change every cycle. Every listing links to the funder's own page — verify there before you commit time.
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