Boeing Employee Community Fund – Potomac Region Chapter Grants (2026)

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Employee-Funded Grants Supporting Education, Veterans, and Community Services in the DC Region

Organization: Boeing Employee Community Fund (ECF) – Potomac Region Chapter
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Washington, DC; Virginia; and Maryland (Potomac Region)

About the Funder

The Potomac Region Employee Community Fund (ECF) is a charitable fund supported by Boeing employees across the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Established in 2000, the chapter pools voluntary payroll contributions from employees to support nonprofit organizations that serve communities throughout the region.

More than 130 Boeing employees across locations in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland contribute to the fund. The Potomac Region Chapter Grantmaking Committee—made up of employee volunteers—reviews grant applications and directs funding to nonprofits delivering direct services to individuals and families in the communities where employees live and work.

What This Program Supports

The Potomac Region ECF focuses on programs that strengthen communities and deliver direct benefits to individuals and families.

Our Future – Education Enrichment

Programs that expand educational opportunities and support lifelong learning for children, youth, and adults.

Examples may include:

Youth education programs
Academic enrichment and tutoring initiatives
Workforce development and job training programs
Skills-building and career readiness programs

Our Heroes – Veterans & Military Families

Programs that support veterans and their families through services such as housing assistance, employment support, healthcare access, and community reintegration.

Our Homes – Low-Income Communities

Programs that strengthen communities and support individuals and families experiencing economic hardship.

Examples may include:

Food banks and hunger relief programs
Homeless shelters and transitional housing
Mental health and social services
Low-income medical clinics
Youth and family support programs

The chapter also supports equipment purchases, renovations, and capital improvements that directly benefit nonprofit clients and service recipients.

Eligible Support Types

Funding may support:

Health and human service programs
Community-based education initiatives
Veteran support services
Housing and homelessness programs
Equipment, facility upgrades, and capital assets that support service delivery

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations applying must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing
Have held nonprofit status for at least two years
Provide services within the Potomac Region (Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland)
Demonstrate direct benefit to individuals and families served by the organization

Organizations must ensure services are accessible regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or ability to pay.

Ineligible Requests

The Potomac Region ECF does not fund:

Political organizations or programs
Religious or sectarian organizations
Private foundations
Travel, trips, or tours
Conferences, seminars, auctions, and fundraising events
Athletic teams or sporting events
Service club activities or third-party projects
Fundraising sponsorships for individuals or groups

The program prioritizes direct-service programs that provide tangible benefits to clients.

Funding Amounts

Grant amounts vary depending on available funds and the number of requests received. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate clear community impact and direct client benefit.

Timeline & Review

📅 Applications Open: July 1, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
📩 Awards Announced: November 15, 2026

Organizations may submit one grant request per calendar year.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Boeing’s SmartSimple (STAR) online grant system.

Applicants will be required to provide:

Organization mission statement
Governing board members and affiliations
List of top five highest-paid staff members
Breakdown of funding sources
Detailed description of the proposed project
Explanation of the community need addressed
Expected outcomes and number of individuals served

Required documentation includes:

Organizational operating budget
IRS Form 990 or audited financial statements
Project budget
IRS determination letter

Organizations that have previously applied for Boeing grants can log into the SmartSimple portal to begin a new application.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.boeing.com/content/dam/boeing/v2/company/community-engagement/pdf/Washington-DC-ECF.pdf

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is well suited for nonprofits that:

Serve communities across Washington DC, Virginia, or Maryland
Deliver programs focused on education, veterans support, or community services
Provide direct services to individuals and families
Need funding for equipment, facility improvements, or program expansion

Because the fund is supported by Boeing employees, the Potomac Region ECF prioritizes programs that demonstrate clear, measurable impact within local communities.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Annual competitive grant cycle
Typical Lead Time: Apply several months before program launch
Best Suited For: Health and human services nonprofits serving the Washington DC metropolitan region.