THE DC WISE partnership program

Each year, DC WISE makes a 3 year commitment to a new partner organization to provide unrestricted funds to support women and children who are at-risk or disadvantaged.  These three-year grants enable our partners to make nimble financial decisions – whether to add a staff member, fund a new program, or fill in the gaps where city budgets fall short.

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

In the second year, the partner organization receives a smaller sustaining grant.  This amount is 10% of the total raised by DC WISE in that fiscal year. This can range from $10,000 to $15,000.

YEAR Three

In the third year,the partner organization receives a smaller sustaining grant.  This amount is 10% of the total raised by DC WISE in that fiscal year. This can range from $10,000 to $15,000.
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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.

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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.

N STREET VILLAGE

$36,000

D.A.S.H

$107,000

FAIR GIRLS

$69,002

Playtime Project

$106,847
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Crittenton Services

$136,905

Safe Shores

$160,000

A Wider Circle

$120,000

My sister's Place

$85,000

BECOME A PARTNER

DC WISE has an annual application process.
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

DC WISE Partnership applications are accepted in August and September. Applications must be made through the online process (link below).  If you have questions before submitting your application, please email info@dcwise.org.

The deadline for applications is September 30.

STEP 2: Review and Approval

DC WISE Partnership applications are evaluated by the DC WISE board based on merit and demonstration of need.

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.

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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

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