WBA Foundation 2026 Grant Awards Cycle

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The Women’s Bar Association Foundation (WBA Foundation) is seeking interested grantees for its 2026 funding cycle. The WBA Foundation is a grantmaking organization whose mission is to leverage the generosity of lawyers and friends to support nonprofits that serve the legal and related needs of women and girls in the DC Metropolitan community.

 

Deadlines and key dates are as follows:

July 1, 2025
Grant Cycle Opened; Click here for the full Request for Letters of Inquiry
Click here for WBA Foundation’s Letter of Inquiry Template

August 29, 2025
LOIs due by 5:00 pm

October 10, 2025
Full proposals invited
Click here for WBA Foundation's Grant Application Template

November 21, 2025
Full proposals due by 5:00 pm

January 16, 2026
Grant announcements made

March 11, 2026
Grant Awards Ceremony

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February 28, 2026
Final reports due from 2025 grantees

Click here for WBA Foundation’s Final Report Template

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February 28, 2027

Final reports due from 2026 grantees

Click here for WBA Foundation’s Final Report Template

The Request for Letters of Inquiry includes information about eligibility and the application process. If you have questions after reviewing the document, email info@wbadcfoundation.org or call 202-639-8880.