Creag Foundation Grants for District of Columbia Innovation
District of Columbia nonprofits with innovative approaches to human and social services, including environmental or community issues like recycling, can access funding through Creag Foundation. 501(c)(3) organizations held for at least one year that are piloting new solutions to social problems may submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only consideration.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Environment Funding from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare worldwide can request up to US $15,000 for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, clean air and water, and environmental education. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, DanPaul Foundation provides funding that may benefit District of Columbia projects, including youth-focused recycling or environmental responsibility initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Recycling
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in the District of Columbia tackling recycling or broader environmental challenges with scalable, systems-based models can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Eligible ventures must serve underserved communities and demonstrate measurable impact and potential to reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience projects may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, including work in the District of Columbia. Cisco Systems Foundation offers up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Support for Community Safety Programs
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) 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 and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K-16 education pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the District of Columbia can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health, education, and community initiatives. Funding may assist food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved residents, STEM programming, or healthy lifestyle efforts, which could complement broader sustainability or recycling-related community programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children can seek project or scale-up funding of more than US $50,000, including work in the District of Columbia. Focused on child and youth outcomes, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation may support initiatives that incorporate recycling or sustainability education within these core areas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support; awards fund global programs rather than specific recycling initiatives. D.C.-based groups working on healthcare access, disaster relief, or social services in the U.S. or abroad may be eligible if their work aligns with the foundation’s priorities.
Semnani Family Foundation
District of Columbia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits conducting charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work can apply for funding that must be used within the U.S. Focused on broad public benefit, the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports well-managed organizations with substantial impact; D.C. nonprofits with recycling or related community programs may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, basic needs, or environmental initiatives in the District of Columbia can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit recycling-related and other neighborhood preservation efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on education, social justice, health, arts, or ethical journalism in the District of Columbia may be eligible for Cowles Charitable Trust grants, up to US $10,000, including general operating support. Recycling or environmental programs that fit within education, social justice, or climate-related work may also qualify.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Environmental Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental, sustainability, or related recycling efforts in the District of Columbia can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their programs. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help U.S.-based charities with budgets under $1 million advance environmental, humanitarian, educational, arts, animal welfare, and youth-focused initiatives locally and abroad.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working on wildlife conservation, waste reduction, or related environmental initiatives in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, can seek the Storytelling Grant to share their impact. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support preservation, education, and wellness programs through high-quality storytelling projects, with awards of more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the District of Columbia and other Southern-region communities can seek funding for programs addressing education, poverty relief, families, health, animal welfare, veterans, disaster relief, conservation, or spiritual initiatives. Grants from Robinson Foundation help experienced organizations with single-year projects that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and tangible, meaningful impact, which may include recycling-related efforts.
Robinson Foundation
District of Columbia Community Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
District of Columbia community nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships supporting local service goals. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations connected to Insperity employees, clients, or communities, and may find support for community-based initiatives, including programs that incorporate recycling or related environmental activities.
Insperity
District of Columbia Environmental Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
District of Columbia environmental and community nonprofits can seek support for projects that respect life, people, and the planet. Focused on community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations to propose initiatives that may include recycling or broader environmental stewardship efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Youth Support Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in the District of Columbia can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Eligible groups working on recycling may be competitive if their programs also advance these community-focused priorities and meet TJX’s mission and distance requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Environmental and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in the District of Columbia can seek unrestricted program or operating support for eligible projects from the Lawrence Foundation. Focused on environmental and community services work, this national funder offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants that may benefit recycling-related initiatives within its priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
American Honda Motor Recycling Grants in District
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools running recycling and waste reduction programs in the District of Columbia can seek US $25,000 - US $100,000 in programmatic support through American Honda Motor. With a mission to reduce environmental impact, American Honda Motor provides funding for efficient use of natural resources, including recycling, composting, and food recovery initiatives.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia can seek funding for community-based programs, including environmental and wildlife protection activities, from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, with typical awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help recycling-focused groups if their projects fit these broader priorities and are U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Approximately US $521,000
DOEE Grants for District of Columbia Green Infrastructure
Applications due Jan 10, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and universities in the District of Columbia can receive approximately US $521,000 to install and recycle rain barrels, issue rebates, and educate residents on stormwater management. Grants from District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment support green infrastructure projects that may benefit recycling-focused environmental initiatives.
District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the District of Columbia working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial grants. Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with support for hunger relief, housing and shelters, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and community vitality efforts that may complement local recycling or sustainability initiatives.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental, education, health, social service, civic, or cultural programs, including those in the District of Columbia, can seek project funding from the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 support one-year initiatives; applicants must request an application form and submit during the October–March cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health, social services, or disaster relief can apply for the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation’s project, operating, or capital support. Organizations in the District of Columbia working on community services or related recycling initiatives may be eligible if they serve local communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Environmental Grants in District
Applications due May 1, 2027
District of Columbia environmental and youth-serving nonprofits can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards to support programs in education, food insecurity, housing, and environmental stewardship. 501(c)(3) organizations, or international equivalents, may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for initiatives such as community gardens, outdoor classrooms, or community beautification that may include recycling-related work.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Community Partnerships Funding via Mutual Of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for recognition and support through the Mutual Of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary collaborations, this national competition highlights initiatives that measurably improve lives and communities, which may include recycling-focused partnerships in the District of Columbia.
Mutual Of America Foundation