Funding Alert: February Issue

The Funding Alert is a free 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

Looking to build out a corps of community-minded volunteers to further your organization's mission and contribute to DC's comeback?

All District-based organizations interested in building an AmeriCorps program are encouraged to apply.

Special attention will be given to organizations prioritizing gun violence prevention and public safety, LGBTQIA+ issues, affordable housing, and solving racial inequity.

Applications are due back to Serve DC no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Interested in applying or learning more about AmeriCorps funding?

Join us at one of our informational sessions taking place in Room 306 of the John A. Wilson Building.

Sessions will be held Friday, February 24^th and Friday, March 3^rd from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

The Nareit Foundation, through its Dividends Through Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DDEI) Giving Campaign, launched a new grant program to support organizations addressing gaps and barriers faced by underserved or underrepresented businesses, professionals, and students. The grant application process is now open, and the deadline for applications is Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. EST.

The DDEI grant program will prioritize awarding grants to nonprofit organizations whose programs and initiatives address systemic challenges faced by Black/African Americans Latino/Hispanics, women, first-generation college students, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and high-school students. Programs must focus on workforce and professional development for a variety of careers in real estate, and supplier diversity initiatives supporting minority- or women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs).

Interested in applying? Follow these three simple steps:

Sign up to receive grant updates from Nareit
Plan to attend an informational session to learn more about this grant on:
- March 3, 2023, at 11:30 AM EST (hosted by Nareit)
Register to create your mandatory JustFund account to access and submit your application

The DDEI grant program is funded by Nareit and 39 Nareit members, and you can see the list of donors here. The goal is to create a REIT and publicly traded real estate industry that is more representative and inclusive of the communities in which people live, work and play.

Serve DC Highlights

Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by uplifting and amplifying stories of service from community leaders across all wards!

WHEN: Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: National Union Building - 918 F Street NW

RSVP HERE

Want to make a difference in our city? Looking for ways to get involved?

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.

Apply Now

To volunteer with us, visit our portal here

Join us for Mayor Muriel Bowser's 5^th Annual 5K Run!

WHEN: Saturday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Freedom Plaza - 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

RSVP HERE

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Funding Alert: February Issue

Funding Features

Serve DC Highlights

Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by uplifting and amplifying stories of service from community leaders across all wards!

WHEN: Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: National Union Building - 918 F Street NW

RSVP HERE

Want to make a difference in our city? Looking for ways to get involved?

Apply Now

To volunteer with us, visit our portal here

Join us for Mayor Muriel Bowser's 5th Annual 5K Run!

WHEN: Saturday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Freedom Plaza - 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

RSVP HERE

Youth and Families

Education

Community and Economic Development

Health and Human Services

Racial Equity and Justice

Infrastructure

Resources and Other Opportunities

Join us for Mayor Muriel Bowser's 5^th Annual 5K Run!