Request for Applications - Restoring the District's Natural Areas

DOEE seeks one or more eligible entities to restore historically-underserved publicly-owned parks and natural green spaces in the District by removing trash and invasive species and maintaining green infrastructure and trash traps in the immediate vicinity. A successful grantee will engage the communities neighboring these areas through activities that increase community commitment to maintaining them. The amount available for the project is $150,000. The Department anticipates granting up to three awards, with a minimum award of $50,000.

A person may obtain a copy of this RFA by any of the following means:

Download from the Attachments below.

Email a request to [email protected] with "Request copy of RFA- FY25-WPD-880" in the subject line.

The deadline for application submissions is November 3, 2025. The online application must be time-stamped by 11:59 p.m. on the date the application is due.

Eligibility: The institutions below may apply for these grant funds:

• Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations;

• Faith-based organizations; and

• Private Enterprises.

Pre-application information session: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM

Link: https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=mb7c4102b53d50cfd53a3576bebcc8186

Phone number: 202-860-2110 Password: Aks8vnwnv97

Meeting number (access code): 2304 222 4238

A second pre-application informational session will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 11:00 AM

Link: https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=mbf0f0037a85bc2dfcd2f269664c64e47

Phone number: 202-860-2110 Password: aEP2bcGTA83

Meeting number (access code): 2303 326 6583

For additional information regarding this RFA, write to: [email protected]

Submit an application through the Grants Application Portal.