FY27 Diaper Bank

The District of Columbia Department of Health Care Finance is offering a single grant of up to 500,000 dollars to establish a diaper bank program. The primary objective of this initiative is to purchase and distribute free diapers to eligible parents and legal guardians of infants aged three years and under. Eligible recipients include individuals residing in emergency, temporary, or transitional housing, as well as beneficiaries of various assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and the Housing Choice Program. The performance period runs from the date of award through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of two additional option years depending on available funding. Applicants must demonstrate a proven record of administering a diaper bank or similar program that provides hygiene products. To be eligible, organizations must maintain good standing with the IRS, the Department of Employment Services, the Office of Tax and Revenue, and the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, while also providing Clean Hands certification. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on November 23, 2026, and should be submitted to Project Manager Alisa Bannerjee. Selection will be based on a competitive process, with specific review criteria and submission guidelines provided in a separate Request for Applications released around October 23, 2026.