Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Innovation Grant

Agency

Foundation

GrantWatch ID#

204580

Funding Source

Junior League of the City of Washington

Geographic Focus

USA: Maryland: Counties of Montgomery and Prince Georges; Virginia: Counties of Arlington and Fairfax, and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church; Washington, DC

Important Dates

Deadline: 09/22/23 5:00 PM ET

Grant Description

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to address community needs. Funding is intended for new and early-stage programs addressing gaps in financial development, education, and professional development. Applicants must be located in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area.

The Junior League of Washington (JLW) makes a difference in the community through financial and volunteer support of programs that support pathways to opportunity through education, professional and financial development, and capacity building.

For consideration for any Junior League of Washington grant, an applicant must:

Present a program in alignment with JLW’s mission, specifically “improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers;”
Address a clear unmet need within the organization and/or the community; and
Demonstrate that JLW funds will have a significant financial impact.

Innovation Grants

Innovation Grants award funds to new and/or pilot programs aimed at filling gaps in education, professional development, and/or financial development in the community. Programs must address at least one aspect of the JLW defined focus area. Preference will be given to applicants presenting creative and data-driven solutions to unmet and/or under met community needs.

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

This is open to all community nonprofits.

For consideration, applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)3 organization with a valid EIN number;
- Be located in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Additional Geographic Information:

Applicants must be located in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area. For grant purposes, the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area includes: the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince Georges in the State of Maryland, the Counties of Arlington and Fairfax, and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Pre-Application Information

The deadline to apply is Friday, September 22, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET.

Following an internal review and recommendation process and a vote by the full JLW membership, successful applicants will be notified in May 2024.

Mission: https://www.jlw.org/about/mission/

FAQ: https://www.jlw.org/frequently-asked-questions/

Estimated Size of Grant

Up to $15,000

Contact Information

Apply online: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/643ad89f385b4133a29357738840a88c

Please email questions to GrantsAndVolunteers@JLW.org.

Junior League of Washington
3039 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202.337.2001
office@jlw.org

Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Innovation Grant

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