• DPR Roving Leaders Camp – Facilitator, Assistant Facilitator, & Driver. Engage kids ages 3-12 in fun, positive activities. Check @dpr_rovingleaders to see what Roving Leaders do.
• Teen Division - Program Monitor, Content Specialist, and Payroll Clerk (Coming Soon on Careers.DC.Gov)
Mentor teen participants in the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program. (MBSYEP) or review and maintain time and attendance reports for the program.
• DPR Summer Meals Program – Food Monitor & Food Safety Instructor

Organizations can apply for the follow sub-grant categories:

Support Grant - Up to $5,000 grant to purchase equipment, supplies, and materials for existing programs, including sports, cultural arts, and youth development.

Engagement Grant - Up to $10,000 grant for field trips and other engagement activities for youth groups.

Event and Travel Grant - Up to $10,000 grant to support either an event, tournament, or travel for athletic competitions for youth groups.

DEADLINE: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm

View the Request for Applications by clicking on the green button below for complete details.

Organization can apply for a grant of up to $30,000 to provide extended summer programming to 50 youth ages 10 to 13 for four consecutive weeks. The Extended Summer program is designed to provide continued recreational opportunities to district youth during the summer months. The goal is to enhance key skills and provide a safe and engaging environment. It includes enrichment activities beyond the regular school year to keep youth engaged, active and learning. The program promotes physical wellness, social emotional growth and community connection while offering safe affordable opportunities for children and teens during the summer months.

DEADLINE: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm

The objective of the program is to:

• Provide enrichment through arts, technology and physical activity
• Ensure equitable access to summer programming for all eligible participants.
• Offer career exploration and community engagement
• Provide creative and cultural enrichment that compliments recreation

View the Request for Applications by clicking on the green button below for complete details.

With the opening of the new Fort Dupont Ice Arena, DPR is also launching grants to support high-quality, structured recreational programming at the DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Funding is available for both leisure programming—such as learn-to-skate, figure skating, hockey skills, broom ball, and other ice activities—as well as competitive youth hockey teams across multiple age divisions. One-time events are not eligible; programs must offer consistent, ongoing activities at the arena.

DEADLINE: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Organizations can apply for a grant up to $235,000 to facilitate programming with a minimum of 24 hours each week for 36 weeks in the following areas:

• Leisure Programming - Learn-to-skate figure skating (developmental/leisure), hockey (skills development), broom ball, other ice programming)
• Competitive Programming - Establishment of a competitive youth Hockey Team, composed of both boys’ and girls’ teams.  The teams must be from at least two divisions, including 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U divisions.