
THE DC WISE partnership program
DC WISE Partners are organizations that are providing critical services and opportunities to women and children in Washington, D.C. who are homeless, low-income or otherwise at-risk. Our dollars help to provide essential support services and supplies, create opportunities for education and employment, create healthy environments and challenge systemic injustice by advocating for policies and practices.
YEAR ONE
Our newest Partner will receive a large seed-money grant. Past grants have been between $85,000 and $150,000.
YEAR TWO
YEAR Three
2023 Partner | FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENT ADVOCACY CENTER
DC Wise has chosen FAPAC as our Partner Organization for 2023 because of the organizations dedication to positive systemic change of the District’s child welfare system. In a model that pairs advocacy with partnership, FAPAC works to improve practices, policies and regulations that impact DC’s children and families. Additionally, we provide direct individual and group support and training services.
Our Mission
At FAPAC, We improve the quality of life, well-being, and dignity of children in the District of Columbia by strengthening, supporting, and empowering foster, adoptive, kinship, and birth families.
The DC WISE Impact
DC WISE has raised over $800,000 to support the work of our partners. We are using our network to build brighter futures for the disadvantaged women and children in Washington, DC.
BECOME A PARTNER
If you are interested in being considered for a partnership, please fill out our online application. Applications are accepted in August and September.

STEP 1: APPLY
The deadline for applications is September 30.
STEP 2: Review and Approval
Applicants will be notified by the end of October.
STEP 3: partnership & funding
DC WISE holds a series of events to raise awareness and money for our partners throughout the fiscal year. Our partners are always invited to attend these events. The annual DC WISE Gala is held in October of each year. Funds will be dispersed after this event.

DC WISE is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to investing in and enhancing organizations that positively impact the lives of women and children in the District of Columbia. Tax ID: 46-5593472