The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (MOAA) are soliciting grant applications for its FY2025 African Community Grant from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s African community.
Donor Name: Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (MOAA)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/14/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding Areas
To qualify for the FY2025 African Community Grant, applicants must provide services in at least one of the three (3) funding areas listed below
Downtown Comeback
- They have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play in vibrant centers of activity for all. Looking to DC’s future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward thinking leader in the way they choose to serve residents.
- Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class. When Washingtonians across all eight wards have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, residents and communities are stronger.
Public Safety
- Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. They want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it.
- Continuing to support residents through investments in education, housing, and economic development will improve the quality of life of residents.
Education
- Schools are the heartbeat of communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading, math, and more.
- Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement will impact the health and well-being of residents and students.
Funding Information
Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $15,000.
Project Period
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.
Target Population
The target population for these funds is the African community of all ages who reside in the District of Columbia.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY2025 African Community Grant:
- The organization is a CBO with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is a licensed business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP);
- The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services;
- The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents;
- All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia;
- The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with the DLCP, and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s period performance;
- The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and
- Current grantees must be:
- Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle;
- In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and
- Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement.
For more information, visit MOAA.
