Community Service Grants have a rich history of supporting grassroots organizations in Washington, DC since 1922. We offer our aid to promising local initiatives, providing them the expertise and funding necessary to make a significant impact. Grants are awarded to projects that serve Washington Metropolitan Area residents.
Application Deadline
Applicants are invited to submit proposals for one or both grant opportunities, noting that only one grant will be awarded to any applicant. While several $1,000-$5,000 Community Service Grants will be awarded, only a few $20,000 Foundation Special Grants are able to be awarded. Grants are awarded to projects that serve Washington Metropolitan Area residents. Funding is available for eligible non-profit organizations for specific-identifiable program activities. General operating or overhead funding requests are not supported.
To apply for our Community Service Grants, please fill out the application form here. The form requires details about your organization, description of the proposed project, the potential impact, budget and funding needs. Prepare a comprehensive presentation of how the grant can bring positive transformations to the community.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Project Awards: The Foundation hopes to issue award decisions by May 2025
Please contact Community Service Grants Chairs, Elise Egan and Todd Miller at grants@dcrotaryclub.org with any questions.
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In addition, AOB graciously donated approximately 25 more signed books to be placed in school and classroom libraries, allowing future students to embark on the exciting journey of reading.
Through our Community Service Grants, your gift empowers remarkable organizations that go beyond immediate relief to foster long-term growth and resilience in communities.
Connecting Washington, DC-area students with authors, illustrators, and their books to build equitable access and nurture a lifelong love of
Empowering young people to transform their lives through music and community. The DC Youth Orchestra Program believes that all young
Building bridges between volunteers and seniors across boundaries such as age, race, class, religion, culture, language or sexual orientation. We
Empowering low-income families by fostering the optimal development of their young children through educational and support services. The Family Place's
Empowering underserved youth and helping them work towards the achievement of personal goals through a community building, social-emotional learning, and
Expose, Explore, Experience. Camp iFLY is a five-week summer day camp that culminates with a one-week trip abroad to Costa
Equipping women in need on their path to financial independence by providing them with professional attire, coaching, and skills training.
Supporting and directing attention to both emerging and established writers through arts and arts education programs. The Nuestras Voces initiative
Developing, producing, and presenting works that explore the breadth of Latinx performing arts, making this work accessible to the broadest
Protecting and restoring the Anacostia River by bringing partners and communities together to achieve a clean and safe Anacostia River
Improving and preserving sight and quality of life by providing services, education, and championing healthy vision and innovation to everyone
Dedicated to education concerning the history of women’s rights and civic participation, and the preservation and protection of the historic
Delivering dignity back to the community one good at a time, by giving 100 toiletries of quality to DC homeless
Preparing incarcerated and formerly incarcerated DC youth and adults for successful reentry through workforce development, peer support, the literary arts,
Changing lives by facilitating music lessons, experiences, and opportunities to benefit those who need it most. The MusicianShip aims to
Supporting female victims of domestic violence in Washington, DC with programs and services, including emergency and transitional shelter, workforce development,
Supporting DC families as they move from homelessness to independent lives, contributing to the vibrancy of the DC community. Hope
Improving the quality of early childhood education for children from birth to age five who live in DC’s most economically
Preparing young children (6 weeks to 5 years) from families with low incomes for success in school and life. Jubilee
Building urban gardens and farm-to-school programming for Washington, DC schools and communities. Since 2008, City Blossoms has designed and developed
Helping immigrant youth succeed at Roosevelt High School through an after-school program of civic engagement. Funding Request For: Over
Empowering vulnerable youth with the tools they need to stay in school, graduate on time, and avoid the criminal justice
Helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families in its emergency unit to meet their goals for safety.
Nourishing n urban farm in Washington, DC’s LeDroit Park neighborhood. Common Good City Farm is a place where community members
Improving and preserving sight and quality of life by providing services, education, and championing healthy vision and innovation to everyone
Building urban gardens and farm-to-school programming for Washington, DC schools and communities. Since 2008, City Blossoms has designed and developed
Building bridges between volunteers and seniors across boundaries such as age, race, class, religion, culture, language or sexual orientation. We
Helping youth build confidence, social and technical skills, and self-pride. They empower youth with limited resources by providing funding for
Dedicated to education concerning the history of women’s rights and civic participation, and the preservation and protection of the historic
Changing lives by facilitating music lessons, experiences, and opportunities to benefit those who need it most. The MusicianShip aims to
Supporting DC families as they move from homelessness to independent lives, contributing to the vibrancy of the DC community. Hope
Connecting Washington, DC-area students with authors, illustrators, and their books to build equitable access and nurture a lifelong love of
Providing a residential medical facility for men experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs in Washington, DC. Christ House provides 24/7
Preparing incarcerated and formerly incarcerated DC youth and adults for successful reentry through workforce development, peer support, the literary arts,
Helping children thrive by building connections through reading. Everybody Wins DC provides free books and one-on-one volunteer reading mentors.
Providing stable and nurturing home environment for vulnerable families. Mary House offers customized support programs to build family's independence and
Preparing young children (6 weeks to 5 years) from families with low incomes for success in school and life. Jubilee
Empowering underserved youth and helping them work towards the achievement of personal goals through a community building, social-emotional learning, and
Engaging older adults and their professional and family caregivers in health improvement and life enhancement through regular participation in the
Influencing the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices
Serving as professional learning communities that respect and respond to the diverse needs of underserved at-risk youths, preparing them to
Supporting female victims of domestic violence in Washington, DC with programs and services, including emergency and transitional shelter, workforce development,
Transforming lives through theater education. The Theater Lab creates a high-visibility opportunity for marginalized individuals in Washington, DC to elevate
Equipping women in need on their path to financial independence by providing them with professional attire, coaching, and skills training.
Delivering dignity back to the community one good at a time, by giving 100 toiletries of quality to DC homeless
Supporting and directing attention to both emerging and established writers through arts and arts education programs. The Nuestras Voces initiative
Developing, producing, and presenting works that explore the breadth of Latinx performing arts, making this work accessible to the broadest
We welcome all local NGOs primed to make a significant difference in their community to apply. To dive deeper into each grant type, click on the relevant sections. Thank you for your passion and investment in our community. Your efforts pave the way to a better future for Washington, DC.
