The U.S. government and District of Columbia's department of finance has put in $12,022.00 million dollars in government grants and $9,659.00 million dollars in other forms of government financial aid for people who reside in District of Columbia. As long as you have a valid citizenship card (green card) or a permanent resident certificate, you may be eligible to apply and receive District of Columbia government grants.
Government funding in District of Columbia is provided to different sectors, with the majority of the budget in business, education (pell & college grants), housing, veteran, and personal grants.
- District of Columbia Small Business Grants: Starting and running a business in District of Columbia can be a risky task. More than 1,257 small businesses or even large corporations go into bankruptcy every year. To reduce the risks, you have to research into as many funding sources as possible. Here is more information on District of Columbia Small Business Grants.
- District of Columbia Education Grants: Education is an important sector in District of Columbia. The local government in District of Columbia spend over $1,589,567,803.00 dollars every year in elementary and secondary institutions alone. Education grants are made available for students or even teachers in District of Columbia to finish and enhance their level of education. Here is more information on District of Columbia Education Grants.
- District of Columbia Housing Grants: At an average value of $443,300.00 per housing property, there are more than 296,000 real estate properties in the state of District of Columbia. With an average annual household income of $57,936.00, only 44.10% of the people actually paid off their mortgages. A good number of the residents in District of Columbia is not able to afford to pay off their mortgages. office of finance has set aside financial support in the form of housing grants to the people in need, especially if you work at home. Here is more information on District of Columbia Housing Grants.
- District of Columbia Veteran Grants: Residents of District of Columbia who have enrolled or who are current enrolling the military, naval, and air foce are eligible to claim and receive government grants in the form of veteran grants. Here's more information on District of Columbia Veteran Grants.
- District of Columbia Personal Grants: The local state government in District of Columbia does not offer financial help to its residents for personal needs such as getting out of debt, financing a vehicle...etc. But, District of Columbia residents are eligible to apply for personal grants to receive financial assistance to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation to the ecomony of District of Columbia. Here's more information on District of Columbia Personal Grants.
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Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Child Nutrition School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant for U.S. States and the District of Columbia (apply)
Funding Number: USDA FNS CN SBPS 2021 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
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Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia (apply)
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 |
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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program CFDA Number 84.370A (apply)
Funding Number: ED GRANTS 021320 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia (apply)
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 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia (apply)
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 |
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Service Area Competition – Additional Areas (SAC-AA) – California, District of Columbia, Kansas, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington (apply)
Funding Number: HRSA 16 176 Agency: HHS-HRSA Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program CFDA Number 84.370A (apply)
Funding Number: ED GRANTS 022315 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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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)
Funding Number: CDC RFA PS14 1405 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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Early Head Start Grantee Washington, District of Columbia (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0680 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,260,474 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Washington, District of Columbia (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0339 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $17,606,052 |
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