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Our funding priorities are education reform, youth development and workforce development.

 

Explore this section to learn more about applying for a Community Foundation grant and getting involved in our initiatives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

UPDATE:  Now Accepting Applications for 2008 MARPAT Grants for Projects Targeted to DC's Wards 7 and 8 

Deadline: May 27, 2008

By arrangement with the Community Foundation for the national capital Region, The MARPAT Foundation has issued a Request-for-Proposals (RFP) for projects serving Wards 7 and 8 in Washington, DC.  Download the RFP HERE. 



Through responsive grantmaking and strategic initiatives, The Community Foundation strives to build a Greater Washington region where people and institutions work together to address challenging issues.  Of course, nonprofit organizations are critical partners in this work. 

To effectively support nonprofits, we offer a range of funding opportunities:
  • Non-competitive donor advised fund grants allowing individual, family and institutional donors to direct allocations from their funds.  No unsolicited proposals accepted.  
  • Competitive donor advised fund grants open for application from nonprofits. 

     
  • Community Foundation initiative grants support work focused on The Foundation's leadership agenda – increasing economic opportunities for youth and low-income families through education and career development opportunities. 

 


Eligibility Requirements for Competitive Grants
All applicants (except individuals applying for scholarships) must be nonprofit organizations with a 501 (c) 3 designation from the Internal Revenue Service.  Due to our wide range of funding opportunities, each fund from which grants are made has its own specific guidelines, defining the priorities and review criteria that help staff and/or that fund's donor(s) make funding decisions.  For grants awarded by The Community Foundation's own grantmaking funds, grants are made to nonprofits whose work benefits the residents of the Washington DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, County of Fairfax, Fairfax City, City of Falls Church, and Loudoun County.  Learn more about our grantmaking by following the links below.

 

What We Fund
Read about our grantmaking areas and priorities.  >MORE

 

Funding Opportunities by Geographic Region
Along with our regional affiliates, The Community Foundation awards grants in the District of Columbia and throughout much of the Greater Washington area.  >MORE

 

FAQ's
We answer your frequently-asked questions.  >MORE

 

More Resources
A helpful list of other funders, nonprofit service organizations and more, with weblinks.  >MORE