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Find similar grantsMayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) grants is sponsored by Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA), Washington D.C.. MORCA serves as the District of Columbia's coordinating and advisory agency for reentry, seeking to remove barriers to reentry and empower residents to break the cycle of recidivism.
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Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs | Mayors Office of Community Affairs Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs On behalf of the Mayor, MORCA serves as the District of Columbia’s coordinating and advisory agency for reentry. MORCA seeks to remove barriers to reentry and empowers residents to break the cycle of recidivism.
Through MORCA case management program MORCA ensures that previously incarcerated people are connected to essential programs and services in areas such as employment, health, education, housing assistance, and social services. Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs Talib Shakir will serve as Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) during the final phase of the Bowser Administration.
He is leading a “workforce and efficiency forward” agenda focused on running through the tape by strengthening government efficiency, improving cross-agency coordination, and ensuring returning citizens are meaningfully connected to services, training, and DC’s workforce ecosystem.
Talib Shakir previously served as Deputy Director of Community Relations within the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS), overseeing citywide constituent engagement, multi-agency coordination, and operational support across all eight wards, and was appointed Commercial Safe Corridor Manager, coordinating engagement and operations at the Chinatown and Anacostia Hubs.
Learn more about our services MORCA Housing Review Process Learn more about our Boards and Commissions The Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) opened its doors in 2007 as the first legislatively-mandated office in the country specifically serving formerly incarcerated individuals.
MORCA serves as the principal contact point for returning citizens by removing barriers to reentry, and empowering residents to connect to services for employment, health, education, housing assistance, and family needs. Over the years, MORCA has grown to provide case management services, family unification engagements, prison outreach, and critical vital records assistance.
2100 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE, Suite 100 To understand the process before making a request, please see foia. dc. gov .
An administrative appeal is submitted to the Mayor. An administrative appeal may be submitted online via the DC government Public FOIA Portal. An appeal may also be submitted by mail or email.
The appeal must include a copy of the original request as well as a copy of the public body's written denial letter issued to you, if any. In addition, the appeal must include a written statement of the arguments, circumstances, or reasons in support of the information sought by your request.
The appeal letter must include "Freedom of Information Act Appeal" or "FOIA Appeal" in the subject line of the letter as well as marked on the outside of the envelope. You may direct a written appeal to: [email protected] Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW A copy of the appeal must be provided to the public body whose denial you are appealing. The appeal must be addressed to the public body’s FOIA Officer.
The FOIA Officer is the principal contact point within MOCA for advice and policy guidance on matters pertaining to the administration of the FOIA. All requests are handled professionally and expeditiously. MOCA’s FOIA Officer’s information is listed below.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: District of Columbia businesses and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are typically eligible for MORCA grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
FNS will award up to $5M with individual requests of $20K to $2M. Past FY24 and FY25 PTIG winners are ineligible as lead applicants, opening the field substantially. The state SNAP letter of commitment is the operational bottleneck — not the proposal itself.
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