The Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight (ODGMO) of District of Columbia is responsible for housing grants (HUD programs and initiatives) in the state of District of Columbia. Although there are funds available to District of Columbia residents, not everyone is eligible to apply and receive District of Columbia Housing Grants. The ODGMO has set a list of policy priorities.

Housing Grants for Low-Income Residents in District of Columbia

District of Columbia's local government has set aside financial assistance for residents with no or low-income. According to the latest research, with an average household income of $57,936.00 per year, only 44.10% of the population paid off their mortgages on their homes. The average home value in District of Columbia is $443,300.00. The main initiative behind this policy is to assist residents financially while they look for jobs or improve their income.

Housing Grants for Green Homes in District of Columbia

There are currently 296,000 households in the state of District of Columbia. The local government in District of Columbia actively promotes green initiatives in the housing sector. Funds are available for residents of District of Columbia to improve the sustainability of their homes through energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy design. For metropolitan and some regional areas in District of Columbia, housing grants are also given to households to improve location efficiency and disaster resiliency.

Housing Grants for Minorities in District of Columbia

To overcome discrimination due to race, color, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or familial status, the department of housing in District of Columbia actively promotes fair housing by providing financial assistance in the form of housing grants to the minorities of District of Columbia.

Housing Grants for Home Businesses

For residents of District of Columbia who run businesses at home, they are eligible to apply for housing grants in addition to small business grants. If you use your home as a platform for improving other outcomes, such as business, education, health, or environment, the HUD initiatives will be able to provide you with the funding you need.

To apply for housing grants in District of Columbia, contact District of Columbia financial aid agencies, or

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Current online applicants in District of Columbia are browsing from the following cities: Washington

Recent State Funding Opportunities

Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:

Funding Opportunity
OWBO 2023 WBC Initial Phase for District of Columbia and Oregon (Apply for SB OEDWB 23 002)

Funding Number: SB OEDWB 23 002
Agency: Small Business Administration
Category: Business and Commerce, Community Development, Regional Development
Funding Amount: $150,000
School Breakfast Program Expansion-State Agencies and the District of Columbia (Apply for USDA FNS CN SBPE SA FY23)

Funding Number: USDA FNS CN SBPE SA FY23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
Category: Food and Nutrition
Funding Amount: $2,000,000
Child Nutrition School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant for U.S. States and the District of Columbia (Apply for USDA FNS CN SBPS 2021)

Funding Number: USDA FNS CN SBPS 2021
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
Category: Food and Nutrition
Funding Amount: $2,000,000
Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia (Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1896)

Funding Number: HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1896
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $4,878,494
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program CFDA Number 84.370A (Apply for ED GRANTS 021320 002)

Funding Number: ED GRANTS 021320 002
Agency: Department of Education
Category: Education
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia (Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1705)

Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1705
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $14,579,232
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia (Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1411)

Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1411
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $9,615,026
Service Area Competition – Additional Areas (SAC-AA) – California, District of Columbia, Kansas, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington (Apply for HRSA 16 176)

Funding Number: HRSA 16 176
Agency: HHS-HRSA
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program CFDA Number 84.370A (Apply for ED GRANTS 022315 001)

Funding Number: ED GRANTS 022315 001
Agency: Department of Education
Category: Education
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Technical Assistance to Support AIDS Directors and HIV Prevention Program Managers in the 50 States, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Islands (Apply for CDC RFA PS14 1405)

Funding Number: CDC RFA PS14 1405
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,000,000

 

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