In combination with the launch of the 2024 VoicesDMV Community Insights report, the Greater Washington Community Foundation is offering Community Action Awards.
Donor Name: Greater Washington Community Foundation
State: Maryland, Virginia
County: Arlington County (VA), City of Fairfax (VA), Montgomery County (MD), Prince Georges County (MD), Prince William County (VA)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/24/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These small grants will support nonprofits working to make region more equitable and inclusive by addressing issues and challenges highlighted in the 2024 VoicesDMV Community Insights report.
This RFP focuses on two categories of grants:

Supporting existing, expanded, or new programs that respond directly to issues and challenges highlighted in the report.
Supporting neighborhood-based or population-specific convenings to explore findings in the report and spark action.

Funding Information
The Community Foundation will award grants of up to $5,000. Total grants disbursed via this RFP will be up to $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants will meet the following requirements:

Nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status.
Organization must be located in and serving the Greater Washington region. Priority will be given to organizations serving priority areas, which include:
Wards 7 and 8 in Washington, DC
East County (White Oak, Burtonsville) and Up County (Germantown) in Montgomery County
Purple Line Corridor (Langley Park, Chillum, Adelphi) and Blue Line corridor (Seat Pleasant, Largo) in Prince George’s County
Bailey’s Crossroads and Route 1 corridor in Northern Virginia

Grant Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria

Responsive – Applicant’s project directly addresses an issue or challenge highlighted in the 2024 VoicesDMV Community Insights report or would convene members of a specific neighborhood or population to explore findings in the report and spark action.
Feasibility – Applicant’s project can be successfully completed with the awarded grant (or with additional resources if needed)
Impact – The anticipated impact of the project is described and is measurable

For more information, visit Greater Washington Community Foundation.