Request for Applications for Programming Grant 2025 – District of Columbia - fundsforNGOs

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce the 2025 Programming Grant.

Donor Name: DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

State: District of Columbia

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 01/08/2025

Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

Grantees shall deliver high quality, structured new or existing innovative recreational programmatic offerings that will allow residents to discover new passions.

The programming grant is not for one-time events. DPR will accept applications in the following categories:

Cultural Arts
- Mural Development
- Dance/Theatre
- Photography/Videography
- Drama Therapy
Youth Development
- Global Education/Exploration
- Entrepreneurship/Career Exploration
- Leadership Development
- STEM/STEAM (BOOST)
Environmental
- Gardening
- Nutrition
- Nature and Healing
Sports/Athletics
- Sports/Fitness
- Sport Education/Business
- Sports Health & Wellness
- Sport Broadcasting/Social Media
- E-Sports
Therapeutic Recreation

Funding Information

The total amount of funding for DPR grant awards is up to $2,000,000.
Organizations can request up to $100,000 to support the launch or expansion of a new or existing program.

Program Requirements

The GRANTEES shall:

Deliver program services to youth between the ages of 6 to 18 years of age.
Deliver a minimum of six conservative weeks of program services.
Deliver a minimum of 120 hours of high quality and structured programming.
Undergo background checks as mandated by the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004 (CYSHA). (Must be conducted through Metropolitan Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation)

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations that are eligible to apply for this grant include public and private non-profit and for-profit organizations with demonstrated effectiveness in providing the requested services and meeting the needs of the target population, including: