Improving Lives Grant 2024

The Call  

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB or Bank) is seeking to identify ten (10) of the most compelling initiatives that focus on addressing the challenges and needs of the Latin American and/or Caribbean communities in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area (*)
Selected nonprofit organizations will each receive a grant of up to $25,000 USD (twenty-five thousand United States of America dollars), subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Improving Lives Grant Guidelines.

The schedule 

• The deadline for submitting applications is September 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
• For inquiries, please contact IDB Community Relations Program at idbcommunityrelations@iadb.org. Questions must be submitted no later than September 25, at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
• Selected proposals will be announced by October 31, 2024
• The implementation period is scheduled from January 2025 to December 2025, inclusive
   

Requirements for eligibility

Participating organizations must:

• be classified as nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) or Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; 
• be registered and operating within the WDC area; and
• have at least three (3) years of legal existence. 
   

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*This area includes the District of Columbia, Maryland (Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties) and Virginia (Alexandria, Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudon Counties).

2023 winners  

• DC Scores - creates neighborhood teams that give kids the confidence and skills to succeed on the playing field, in the classroom, and in life.
• DC Bilingual Public Charter School - ensures high academic achievement for all students in both Spanish and English, developing leadership, and valuing all cultures.
• DC Central Kitchen, Inc. - uses food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.
• Hispanic Heritage Foundation - focuses on education, workforce, social impact, and culture through the lens of leadership.
• La Clínica del Pueblo, Inc.- strives to build a healthy Latino community through varied and culturally appropriate health services.
• La Cocina VA - harnesses the power of food and cooking to create social and economic change in low-income communities.
• Mary's Center for Maternal & Childcare, Inc. - integrates healthcare, education and social services to advance participants’ health, stability and economic independence.
• Mi Casa / My House, Inc. - provides, facilitates, and advocates for inclusive, affordable housing for underserved communities in order to promote equitable, thriving and diverse neighborhoods.
• My Sisters Place, Inc. - shelters, supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children, while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community.
• Nueva Vida, Inc. - informs, supports, and empowers Latino families, whose lives are affected by cancer, and to advocate for and facilitate the timely access to state-of-the-art cancer care.

Organizers

The IDB Community Relations Program supports Latin American and Caribbean communities in the greater Washington, DC area through the Improving Lives grant, coordinated volunteer initiatives, and in-kind donations. For more information, please contact IDBcommunityrelations@iadb.org