DCBF Grants: How to Apply

The FY2027 application cycle for grant funding for January 1 - December 31, 2027 will open for applications on Monday, August 3, 2026 - August 31, 2026.

Resources for the FY27 application cycle are available on the Grants Program web page.

Before beginning an application, please read the Program Overview and Instructions specific to the grant program to which you plan to apply. Information regarding the application process and sample application materials is provided in the APPLICANTS section for each grant program:

Access to Justice Grants Program

Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program Grants

General Support Grants Program

DCBF Grant Management System Resources

The DC Bar Foundation uses an online application and grants management system (GMS) to manage all applications, grant awards, grantee reporting, grant adjustments, and grant closeout. The resources on this page will help walk you through using the GMS.

Grants Management System URL: https://dcbarfoundation.org/gms

Creating a GMS Account: Contact us at grants@dcbarfoundation.org to request a GMS account.

HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANTS

The FY2027 application cycle for grant funding for January 1 – December 31, 2027 will open for applications Monday, August 3, 2026 – August 31, 2026. Resources for the FY27 application cycle are available on the Grants Program web page.

Instructions for starting an application in the GMS and a how-to video will be available on August 3rd.

Grant Post-Award Activities

Submitting a Grant Adjustment Request

Submitting a Grantee Report

Grantee Organization Information Maintenance

Reviewing and updating grantee and organization account information

Creating a GMS Account: