Washington Gas Awards More Than $622,700 to 57 Nonprofits Through Second Community Investment Grant Cycle
October 20, 2026
Washington Gas Awards More Than $622,700 to 57 Nonprofits Through Second Community Investment Grant Cycle
Grant funding supports local organizations addressing the most pressing needs across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Today, Washington Gas announced over $622,700 in Community Investment grants to 57 nonprofit organizations serving communities across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This second round of grants builds on the company’s inaugural grant cycle earlier this year, which had awarded $545,000 to 46 nonprofit organizations.
The most recent round of grants (full list of recipients below) supports nonprofits addressing critical community needs through programs focused on Access & Opportunity, Safe Communities, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Connections. This round includes a particular emphasis on Prince George’s County, with investments addressing food insecurity, education, workforce development, and other community needs.
These grants are part of Washington Gas’ commitment to invest at least $1.2 million annually in the communities it serves. For more than 178 years, Washington Gas has worked hand in hand with a wide range of community partners to strengthen the DMV region.
“At Washington Gas, we’re committed to the strength and well-being of the communities we serve, going beyond our role as an energy provider,” said Michelle Musgrove, VP of Customer Growth at Washington Gas. “Now and throughout the year, we’re proud to support these organizations that contribute to long-term community resilience.”
One of the grants in this cycle was awarded to A Wider Circle, an organization committed to advancing equity in the greater DC region by fostering the exchange of goods, skills, and connections from neighbor to neighbor.
“Washington Gas has been a valued partner in A Wider Circle’s mission, showing up in meaningful ways through its support of our signature events, employee volunteer engagement, and investments in microgrants for our Ward 8 Hub,” said Amy Javaid, President & CEO of A Wider Circle. “This growing partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening communities and ensuring our neighbors have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. We’re grateful for Washington Gas’s continued investment in this work and the people at the heart of it.”
Washington Gas is Here for the DMV and Here for Good – learn more about this commitment and stay tuned for the next round of grants in 2027 on the Community Investment page.
Full list of organizations Washington Gas is supporting through this round of grants: ALIVE!, American Heart Association, A Wider Circle (two grants), Arc of Prince George's County, Aspire Afterschool Learning, Ayuda, BECAUSEICAN, Bethel Hearts for Souls Outreach Center, Bread for the City, Building Bridges Across the River, City Kids to Wilderness Project, City Year, College Tracks, Cornerstone Craftsman, DC Central Kitchen, Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia, Edgewood Community Garden, Everybody Wins! DC, Extra-Ordinary Birthdays, Friends of Historic Centreville, Friends of the National Arboretum, Food & Friends, Full Bellies Project, Genesys Works, Goodwill of Greater Washington, GoodWorks Program, Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland, Horizons Greater Washington, Josie's Closet, Kid Museum, Kitchen of Purpose, Leadership Greater Washington, Leveling the Playing Field, Libraries Without Borders, Manna Food Center, Mary House, MEACO Initiative, Montgomery College, Northern Virginia Family Services (two grants), Nourish Now, Recreation Wish List Committee of Washington DC, Ronald McDonald House of Washington DC (VA house), Special Olympics of District of Columbia, St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families, The Career Catchers, The Foundation Schools, The National Center for Children and Families, United Way of the National Capital Area, Volunteer Center of Fairfax, Washington Area Fuel Fund, Washington Informer Charities, Washington Nationals Philanthropies (two grants), Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Washington.
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