Application Opening Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Application Due Date: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12 noon

The Office of the Secretary of State of the District of Columbia Announces Timeline for FY2027 DC Democracy Grant 

(Washington, DC) The Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia announces the upcoming application period for the FY2027 DC Democracy Grant, which supports initiatives promoting District of Columbia self-determination, voting rights and statehood.

The Request for Applications (RFA) will be published in the DC Register on Friday, October 9, 2026. Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, through Friday, November 13, 2026, at noon. 

The grant provides funding opportunities for eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations with a history of engagement in DC democracy issues.  Applicants are encouraged to propose initiatives that advance public awareness, civic participation and advocacy related to DC voting rights and statehood.

Proposals should identify specific, measurable performance objectives and describe how project outcomes will be evaluated.  Previous grantees are encouraged to demonstrate progress and measurable results achieved through prior grant-funded activity.

How To Apply

Interested applicants may obtain the RFA through the Office of the Secretary’s website www.os.dc.gov or the DC Register www.dcregs.dc.gov or by calling 202-727-6306.

Completed applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] or delivered to the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 419, Washington, DC 20004, no later than 12 noon on Friday, November 13, 2026.