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Aly Kaba - aly.kaba@dc.gov (Send Email)

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Semhal Hagos - semhal.hagos@dc.gov (Send Email)

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Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY2025 African Community Grant: 

1. The organization is a CBO with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is a licensed 
business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer 
Protection (DLCP); 
2. The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; 
if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the 
District through which it provides services; 
3. The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an 
organization that provides services to District residents; 
4. All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of 
Columbia; 
5. The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with the DLCP, and 
the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status 
with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s period 
performance; 
6. The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or 
defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and
7. (This requirement applies only to current MOAA grantees) Current grantees must be:
a. Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle;
b. In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by 
any grants or contracts; and 
c. Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant 
agreement. 

To qualify for the FY2025 African Community Grant, applicants must provide services in at least one of the three (3) funding areas listed below: 

1. Downtown Comeback
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. Looking to DC’s future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forwardthinking leader in the way we choose to serve our residents.

Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class. When Washingtonians across all eight wards have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, our residents and communities are stronger.

2. Public Safety
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 any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it. 

Continuing to support our residents through investments in education, housing, and 
economic development will improve the quality of life of residents.

3. Education
Schools are the heartbeat of our communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading, math, and more. 

Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement will impact the health and well-being of our residents and students.