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The 2014 Campaign witnessed an increase to 655 Fair Share Givers from 512 pledges in 2013 and received over $1,051,000 in pledges from over 3,300 DC Government employees! Thank you!

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Obtain a proclamation or letter from the Mayor to recognize noteworthy District people and events. The Ceremonial Services Unit prepares documents to commemorate individuals and special events.

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May 26 2017

Secretary Announces Change to the 2017 DC Democracy Grant Deadline

The District of Columbia government will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, in observance of...

May 1 2017

Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia Announces Grant Application Deadline for the 2017 DC Democracy Grant

Application Opening Date: Monday, May 01, 2017

Aug 23 2016

District Announces Awardees of Voting Rights and Statehood Grant

The Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia announced that five (5) grants have been...

Jun 10 2016

Office of the Secretary Announces Grant Application Deadline for the 2016 DC Democracy Grant

(Washington, D.C.) The Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia issued a Request for...

Oct 9 2015

Grant to Promote District of Columbia Self-Determination Grant Has Issued the Second Round of DC Democracy Statehood Grantees

Additional grants awarded for a Grant to Promote District of Columbia Self-Determination, Voting...

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