FY24 African Community Grant

The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (MOAA) is soliciting grant applications for its FY24 African Community Development Grant from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s African community.

To qualify for the FY24 African Community Development Grant, applicants must provide services in at least one of the six (6) funding areas listed below:

1. More Democracy: DC is the seat of America’s democracy, but there’s more we can do to make sure that all voices are heard in DC.
2. Fight for the Middle Class: Ensuring Washington, DC remains a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class. When Washingtonians have access to opportunity and can afford to build a good life for themselves and their loved ones in DC, neighborhoods are stronger.
3. End Gun Violence: Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. We want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce gun violence and ultimately end it.
4. Reimagine the Downtown: We have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work and play in vibrant centers of activity for all.
5. All Students on a Pathway to Success: Schools and education are the heartbeat of local communities, and every community deserves a great school.  Every single student should be able to achieve their fullest potential, and to pursue their dreams.
6. DC’s Future: Looking to the future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward-thinking leader in the way we choose to serve those who live, work, and play in the city.

The target population for these funds are members of the African community of all ages who reside in the District of Columbia.