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DC Opportunity Scholarship Program is sponsored by Department of Education. To provide low-income parents residing in the District of Columbia with expanded options for the education of their children. This program is part of a broader school improvement effort in the District of Columbia.
This listing is currently active. Program number: 84. 370.
Last updated on 2024-11-15.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: An educational entity of the District of Columbia Government; a nonprofit organization; or a consortium of nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicant types include: Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $17,000,000 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — DC Opportunity Scholarship Program is offered by Department of Education and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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