The Events DC is seeking applications for its grant program to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting youth sports or performing or cultural arts in the District of Columbia.
Donor Name: Events DC
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington, DC
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 to $25,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Events DC Community Grant Program will provide financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting youth sports or performing or cultural arts in the District of Columbia. Organizations receiving grants should enrich the lives of DC youth through structured programs as outlined in their Application.
Funding Information
- Events DC will award one-year grants to non-profit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements set forth.
- In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, Events DC intends to award at least $500,000 during two grant cycles ($250,000 in the first cycle and $250,000 in the second cycle), with grant amounts ranging from a minimum single grant of $2,500 to a maximum single grant of $25,000. Events DC reserves the right to increase or decrease the pool of grant funding in its discretion.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a grant, the applicant must:
- Be a DC-based non-profit organization certified as tax exempt in accordance with criteria set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Tax Code and granted an exemption from District of Columbia income and franchise taxes, pursuant to DC Code § 47-1802.01.
- Utilize grant funding for organizational operations, programs or projects that support youth-focused sports, performing or cultural arts in the District of Columbia.
- Present a copy of an annual financial audit conducted by a certified a public accountant for the organization’s most recent fiscal year; or if the organization has not conducted an annual financial audit, a copy of the organization’s IRS Form 990 for the most recent tax year.
For more information, visit Events DC.
