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Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Capital Fringe

Selected Grants
Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Martha's Table

Selected Grants
Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bull Run Mountains

Selected Grants
Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of New Virginia Majority

Selected Grants
Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of National Gallery of Art

Selected Grants
Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tudor Place

Selected Grants
Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Washington Concert Opera

Selected Grants
Washington, DC

Our DC program invests in extraordinary leaders. We provide general operating support to enable leaders to determine the best use of resources to realize their visions. We believe in active civic engagement and support grassroots power building toward just and equitable communities. We take an ecosystem approach, understanding that the challenges are complex, and that people do not live single-issue lives. We support strategies that, together, have a multiplying and enduring impact that strengthen the vitality and well-being of the people we serve. We are committed to relationship building and working in partnership with communities and recognize that our shared work requires patience, humility, a long view and even a bit of grit.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Washington Concert Opera

Selected Grants
Areas of interest

Our DC program supports work to advance resilient and vibrant communities with an increasing understanding of the impacts of historic and systemic racism on people in our region. We believe that people should be empowered and resourced to develop solutions and lead change in their communities. While our work is focused on DC and the Virginia Piedmont, we recognize the role statewide and regional approaches play in advancing lasting, transformative change for people in the places they call home.

Click here to see a breakdown of our giving.

One of the key focuses of our work is promoting Resilient Land Use in Washington, DC and the Virginia Piedmont. This includes:

  • Land conservation and promotion of smart growth policies that protect natural resources and grow livable communities. 
  • Investing in a sustainable and equitable local food system that supports farmers and food businesses and increases access to healthy food. 
  • Enhancing community common spaces that improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people and the resilience and diversity of the natural environment.  

We support Arts and Culture organizations to inspire, spark innovation, and dialogue in DC.

We work to build a Strong Democracy by organizing communities and leaders to engage in policy decisions, election protection, voter education, and participation.

Preparing to apply

The Washington, DC program accepts applications by invitation only. Please note that we generally fund organizations located in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.

We’ve recently transitioned to a new application portal, Temelio. To support you in navigating this system, we’ve provided an instructional guide below on how to access and use the platform.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need additional support.

Temelio Guidance