Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today announced applications for the second round of requests for its Community Grants Program are now being accepted.
As an active and engaged member of the community, Events DC supports the future of non-profit organizations in Washington, DC that promote youth participation in both the arts and athletics. A total of 27 organizations received grants in fiscal 2023’s first round of Community Grants which total $250,000.
"Supporting creativity and athleticism in DC youth across the entire city is a priority for Events DC, but also for me,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “The Community Grant Program is a fantastic opportunity for our neighborhood organizations to get a financial boost while helping to create our future District of champions.”
Events DC accepts applications twice each fiscal year for two grant cycles. Grant amounts range from single grants of $2,500 to $25,000. The application deadline for fiscal 2023’s second grant cycle is February 1, 2023.
“I look forward to receiving applications from organizations who motivate and encourage our youth,” said George T. Simpson, chairman, Events DC board of directors Community Grants & Engagement Committee. “It is truly an honor to support so many homegrown initiatives.”
Seven information sessions will be held for interested organizations throughout January. For more information, please click here. To sign up for an information session please click here to view dates available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon or here for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Events DC received 70 applications in the first cycle totaling more than $1.5 million in requests.
Applicants will be notified of their award status by April 15, 2023.
This grant program is separate from the Events DC cultural grants program that is funded with DC Council directed funds for capital projects. An RFP for this will be issued in the weeks ahead.
ABOUT EVENTS DC
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in direct economic impact and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at www.RFKFields.com. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.eventsdc.com and find us on social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter (@TheEventsDC) — and on our new hub for live and on-demand event programming on GATHER by Events DC at www.gatherbyeventsdc.com.
