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Sisternomics Grant
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National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - DC Chapter
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Browse open Washington, DC grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.
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Leveling the Playing Field Equipment Donations
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Leveling the Playing Field
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sports_equipmentyouth_sports
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DC Senior Community Service Employment Program
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DC Department of Employment Services
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older_workerlow_income
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DC Back to Work 50+
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DC Department of Employment Services and AARP Foundation
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dc_residentage_50_to_64
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NAPCA Senior Community Service Employment Program - Washington DC Project Office
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National Asian Pacific Center on Aging
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age_55_pluslow_income
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WACIF Office of Women's Initiatives
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Washington Area Community Investment Fund
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greater_washington_regionwomen_entrepreneurs
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Women's Bar Association Foundation Grant Program
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Women's Bar Association Foundation
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George Washington University New Venture Competition
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George Washington University Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
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D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
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DC Youth Sports Fund
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Fight For Children
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dc_youth_sportsyouth_access
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Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Technical Assistance
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Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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hispanic_businessdmv_region
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Made in DC Certification and Maker Support
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DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
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Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Business Resources
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Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce
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active_duty_spousemilitary_spouse_business
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LEDC Small Business Loans
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Latino Economic Development Center
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direct to businesssmall_business
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Synergies Work Business Accelerator
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Synergies Work
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entrepreneurs_with_disabilitiesbusiness_accelerator
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aSHE Fund Micro-Grant Program
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aSHE Fund
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