The Martha’s Table Community Impact Fund is designed to support and strengthen grassroots organizations in Ward 8 that have been historically excluded from institutional philanthropy and whose leadership and staff reflect the demographic composition and lived experiences of the communities they serve.
Donor Name: Greater Washington Community Foundation
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Up to 10 unrestricted, two-year general operating grants will be awarded. Each grant will be a maximum of $15,000 per year for a total of up to $30,000 which can be used to support a range of activities including targeted initiatives and/or unrestricted, capacity-building.
Martha’s Table has a particular interest in projects that alight with Martha’s Table’s organizational priorities, including:
- Economic Mobility
- Quality Early Childhood Education
- Youth Development
- Health & Wellness
- Mental & Emotional Wellness
- Funding Information.
Grand Period
November 15, 2025 – November 14, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
At the time of proposal submission, applicants:
- Must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code oroperate under the fiscal sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit, AND status must be in good standing by having filed a form 990 or 990N in the last three years.
- Must be based in, or primarily serve, Ward 8 as defined by the current Ward boundaries map for at least one year.
- Must have an annual operating budget of less than $1,000,000.
- Cannot be listed on the OFAC Sanctions List or be a registered hate group with the Southern Poverty Law Center.
For more information, visit GWCF.
