Funding Alert: July Edition 2
The Funding Alert is a bi-weekly resource produced by Serve DC highlighting grant opportunities and resources for community-based, faith-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and District Government agencies.
For Economic Development grants and opportunities, check out Obviously DC.
For all current District Government agency grant opportunities, visit the District Grants Clearinghouse.
 Funding Features
FY23 DC Venture Capital Grant Program Request for Application (RFA)
Release Date: Friday, August 4, 2023
Federal State Small Business Credit Initiative funds provided through the U.S. Department of Treasury offer an opportunity to increase the amount of venture capital funds available to underserved DC businesses. The goal of the VC Program is to provide equity seed capital to DC founders with a focus on underserved founders of technology and “tech-enabled” companies (companies who do not create proprietary technology but utilize it to provide a good or service).
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Want to make a difference in our city? Join Us in Service!
Board Position: 3-year Term on Serve DC's Commission for National and Community Service:
Serve DC is looking for engaged residents to join the Commission for National and Community Service. The Commission's purpose is to encourage community service and volunteer participation as a means of community and state problem-solving; to promote and support voluntary citizen involvement in government and private programs throughout the District of Columbia; to develop a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for community service initiatives in the District of Columbia; and to serve as the District's liaison between national and other state organizations in concert with the District of Columbia strategic plan.
Interested residents engaged in the nonprofit, youth, philanthropic, business, and labor communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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The Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
The DC Office of Planning is developing a vision to make Downtown’s public realm safer, more welcoming, and more enjoyable for all residents. The agency welcomes input that can shape the future of Downtown’s streets, sidewalks, plazas, and parks.
Which places inspire you and which underwhelm? Fill out this survey at to assist this project and improve Downtown for all.
 May is #NationalMentalHealthAwarenessMonth.
We want to remind our residents of the mental health resources available 24/7.
If you need someone to talk to, certified clinicians are available:
(888) 793-4357- DC’s Mental Health Hotline | 988- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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