The Mayor's Office of Community (MOCA) are soliciting grant applications from District-based 501(c)(3) community-based organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia residents--to help implement community social distancing engagement and public health awareness outreach efforts based on federal funding provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

The Bowser Administration is dedicated to reopening the District of Columbia and in order to do so; our community-based organizations are crucial partner to assist in engaging with our vulnerable populations across all eight wards about COVID-19 related resources, services and guidelines in order to flatten the curve.

The total amount of the applicant's grant request must not exceed $50,000 per individual award.

• 2020 DC HOPE Grant Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

• 2020 DC HOPE Grant Request for Applications (RFA)

• 2020 DC HOPE Grant Presentation

• 2020 DC HOPE Grant Presentation Video

• 2020 DC HOPE Grant FAQs

Please note the deadline for submissions is Tuesday, June, 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM EST. Applications and required documents must be completed via Zoomgrants. Late applications will not be accepted.

2020 DC HOPE Community Grant Timeline

• May 26, 2020: RFA Released

• June 1, 2020: Pre-Bidders Virtual Meeting

• June 9, 2020: Applications due by 5:00 PM EST

• July 1, 2020: Grantees begin projects

• December 15, 2020: Grantees conclude projects