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 Funding Alert: December Edition 1
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Funding Feature
Americorps Announces 2025 State and National Grants Competition
Washington, DC – AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteerism, announced that the 2025 State and National Grants Competition is now open for applications from organizations who wish to host AmeriCorps members beginning next summer. Applications are due Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Eligible applicants include State Service Commissions, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, local governments, and Native Nations. Funding from this competition will support tens of thousands of Americans as they complete terms of service in their communities, addressing urgent needs like education, housing and food insecurity, economic opportunity and environmental stewardship.
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.
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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Education, Youth and Families
Various Grants | National Youth Leadership Council
Available Funding: $1,000 Stipend Deadline: January 15, 2025
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NASE Dependent Scholarship | National Association for the Self Employed
Available Funding: Up to $3,000 Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
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Community and Economic Development
W.K. Kellogg Foundation | W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Available Funding: Varies Deadline: Rolling
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Community Service Grants | CSX
Available Funding: $1,000 to $5,000 Deadline: Rolling
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Domestic Violence and Animal Shelter | Red Rover
Available Funding: Up to $60,000 Deadline: Rolling
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Google Ad Grant | Google
Available Funding: Up to $10,000 Deadline: Monthly
Various Grants | Women's Net Grants
Available Funding: Various Amounts Deadline: Rolling
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NASE Growth Grant | National Association for the Self Employed
Available Funding: Up to $4,000 Deadline: Rolling (Next is Dec 31)
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Cadence Cash Thrive Grant | Cadence Cash Equal Access Fund
Available Funding: $5,000 Deadline: Rolling (Next is Jan 31)
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Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund | DoorDash
Available Funding: $3,000 Deadline: Rolling
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Tech for an Equitable Future Product Grant Program | Braze + BET
Available Funding: Varies Deadline: Rolling Jan 17, 2025
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Vision grant fund | Humanities DC
Available Funding: Up to $25,000 Deadline: Feb 18, 2025
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Health & Human Services
Pride in Service (Veterans) grant | CSX
Available Funding: $2,500 to $25,000 | Deadline: Rolling
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NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research | Department of Health and Human Services
Available Funding: Up to $ 50,000 | Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
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Health Equity Fund - Demonstration Projects | Greater Washington Community Foundation
Available Funding: Until Funds are Exhausted | Deadline: March 31, 2026
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Environment
Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program | EPA
Available Funding: $5,000,000 - $34,094,000 | Deadline: Dec 20, 2024
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Resources and Other Opportunities
Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments Job Board
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