Applications are open for the Next Gen Giving Circle 2026 Grant Cycle: Housing Justice. This funding opportunity supports organizations serving historically under-resourced communities in the Greater Washington region.
NGGC offers general operating support to eligible organizations with annual budgets of $750,000 or less. In addition, the grant cycle includes optional capacity-building support and a small follow-on grant in the year after initial funding.
Application Deadline:
- 31 July 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Tell Me About The Award:
The Next Gen Giving Circle (NGGC) provides grants to small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region working with historically under‑resourced communities. For 2026, the focus is on housing justice, supporting initiatives that ensure affordable housing, increase housing stability, and reduce gentrification and displacement.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Tenant Organizing
- Eviction Prevention
- Affordable Housing Advocacy
- Homelessness Support
- Cooperative Housing Models
- Homeownership Programs
- Redlining & Land Reparations
Type:
- Community Grant | Greater Washington Region | Housing Justice Focus
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be nonprofits with annual budgets ≤ $750,000.
- Operate for at least one year.
- Serve historically under‑resourced communities in the Greater Washington region (DC, Prince George’s & Montgomery Counties in Maryland, Northern Virginia).
- Apply for coalition or partnership‑based work.
- Use funds for general operating support (existing or new projects).
How are Applicants Selected?
- Applications open June 1 – July 31, 2026.
- Eligibility notification within 2 weeks of submission.
- Review by grants committee (August–September).
- Finalists invited to virtual meetings in October 2026.
- Members vote on grantees and amounts.
- Final decisions in November 2026, funds disbursed by December 2026.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- United States (Greater Washington region only).
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Washington, DC metropolitan area.
How Many Awards?
- Multiple grants awarded annually (past cycles: 4–6 grantees per year).
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Flexible general operating support.
- No reporting requirements.
- Multi‑year funding (follow‑up grants).
- Optional capacity‑building training (6 months, Spur Local partnership).
- Average grant size: $2,500–$15,000.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- One‑year grant cycle, with potential for multi‑year support.
How to Apply:
- Review eligibility criteria.
- Prepare short application (five narrative questions).
- Submit online in English, Spanish, video, or audio format between June 1 – July 31, 2026.
- Optional: sign up for 15‑minute 1:1 chats with NGGC members.
👉 Visit the official grant page for details