Costco Foundation Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in District of Columbia that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions; awards provide monetary support for eligible programs. Museums with qualifying youth, educational, or community health initiatives may be eligible if they meet these focus and organizational requirements.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Innovation
District of Columbia museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs can access funding through the Creag Foundation. Eligible organizations must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and be testing new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and children’s health, education, development, and welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 to support direct-service programs, including early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, and poverty. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides District of Columbia museums with potential support for youth-focused exhibits and educational initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Impact
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia tackling major social or environmental challenges can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 for scalable, systems-focused solutions. Museums with innovative, impact-measured programs serving underserved communities may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000, including in District of Columbia. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with year-round applications beginning with a brief LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Support for Community Safety Programs
Museums, educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and volunteer fire companies in District of Columbia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. State Farm Companies Foundation supports projects such as auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, STEM education, and food insecurity that create long-term community impact.
State Farm Companies Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services, including museums in District of Columbia, can apply for the Labcorp Charitable Foundation’s grants to support community-focused programs. Funding may back food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education initiatives, and efforts promoting healthy lifestyles through research and screening.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Organizations in the District of Columbia working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can seek project or scale-up funding from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public agencies serving urban low-income children and youth, with requests of more than US $50,000 and strong impact measurement.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Museum and Cultural Funding from La Roche
Museums and accredited cultural charities in the District of Columbia seeking support for exhibitions, education, or community programs can apply for La Roche’s global philanthropy funding. Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy backs innovative, high-quality projects in humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture, including museums and cultural institutions worldwide.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can apply for Semnani Family Foundation grants supporting marginalized communities worldwide, including the District of Columbia. Funding may assist museums and cultural institutions that deliver health education, literacy, or social service programming for vulnerable populations, especially women, children, and underserved groups.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the District of Columbia can seek support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs that serve U.S. communities. Focused on broad public benefit, the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust funds tax-exempt organizations whose well-managed projects significantly impact their target populations and contribute to general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in District of Columbia can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs, events, and initiatives. With a mission to advance economic mobility and social progress, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides funding for arts and culture, community development, workforce education, basic needs, environmental efforts, and diversity and inclusion programming.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Self-Reliance Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including museums with relevant social or educational programs in District of Columbia, can seek funding for human services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief projects. Gupta Family Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, typically to smaller 501(c)(3) organizations or qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Museums
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for arts, education, social justice, health, or ethical journalism initiatives, including general operating support. DC museums whose work fits these priorities may be competitive, especially with diverse funding sources.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the District of Columbia can seek support to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant help organizations share their real-world impact through media and narrative projects, with awards of more than US $50,000 available nationwide.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia focused on education, children and families, poverty relief, or related human services can seek program support from the Robinson Foundation. Grants from Robinson Foundation help Southern-region nonprofits, including D.C. museums, deliver tangible, meaningful impact rather than facilities or other capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for community services, programs, or fundraising events through Insperity’s corporate contributions. Eligible organizations must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work, and may request one grant or event sponsorship per year.
Insperity
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) museums, public schools, and libraries in District of Columbia can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support for environmental and human services work. Focused on these areas, Lawrence Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply for general operating or project grants that fit its funding priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Museum Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Museums and cultural organizations in District of Columbia can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support programs, operations, or facilities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits fund cultural, educational, environmental, health, and community-based initiatives where modest awards can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Museum and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from Philip L. Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) museums and arts organizations serving the District of Columbia can apply for US $30,000 - US $75,000 from the Philip L. Graham Fund to support direct services and one-time projects. Focus areas include arts and humanities, education, health and human services, and community endeavors across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Film Preservation Funding for Nonprofits from National Film Preservation Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) institutions preserving American film can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to fund new lab work creating preservation elements and public access copies. Grants from National Film Preservation Foundation help District of Columbia museums, libraries, archives, and universities safeguard culturally and historically significant orphan films and improve public access.
National Film Preservation Foundation
National Film Preservation Foundation Film Grants in District of Columbia
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
District of Columbia museums, archives, libraries, and other public or 501(c)(3) institutions with film preservation experience can access funding through the National Film Preservation Foundation for large-scale preservation of American orphan films. Grants of US $20,001 - US $75,000 support laboratory work to create preservation elements and public access copies, with a one-fifth cost match required.
National Film Preservation Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Museums
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving local quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health, or disaster relief programs can apply for project, general operating, or capital support from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. Museums in District of Columbia may be eligible if they serve underserved or underrepresented communities in areas like literacy, childhood development, or poverty alleviation.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Film Preservation Grants for Archives from National Film Preservation Foundation
Pre proposal due May 8, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) nonprofit archives, including museum archives in the District of Columbia, can apply for US $5,000 - US $50,000 to fund laboratory work preserving American avant-garde films. The National Film Preservation Foundation’s Avant-Garde Masters Grants support creating new preservation elements and public access copies for historically significant experimental works.
National Film Preservation Foundation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary collaborations, Mutual of America Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with awards highlighting innovative approaches to significant social issues, which may benefit museum-led community initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation
District of Columbia AI Access Funding via OpenAI
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Museums and other community-based 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits in the District of Columbia exploring people-first uses of AI may be eligible for the People-First AI Fund, which supports U.S.-based organizations using AI to expand access to services, information, and cultural participation. OpenAI prioritizes trusted, small to mid-sized nonprofits with deep community relationships and interest in AI experimentation.
Openai Inc