Grants

Examples of potential projects include grants to improve playgrounds and ball fields, local school PTSA’s and school athletic programs not supported by DCPS and neighborhood beautification projects. 

Under DC law, certain expenses are not eligible for grants. These include most meals, refreshments, and travel, lobbying, legal costs other than for representation of the Commission before certain bodies, programs that duplicate DC government programs, and any funds that would directly benefit an individual. 

ANC 7E will review applications as they are submitted and will ask applicants to make a presentation regarding a grant request at an ANC meeting.

ANC 7 E may also solicit proposals and in such instances, will likewise request such applicants to present such a proposal at an ANC meeting. Decisions on grant applications will typically be rendered at the next meeting after a presentation is made. 

Applicants must submit a written application on the form and a representative of the applying organization must also appear in person at the ANC meeting where the application is being considered. Given the time investment in completing an application, potential applicants are encouraged to contact one of the ANC commissioners to learn more about this process, including the scale of grants and the kinds of things for which grants have been given.