Our Federal Funding and Government Relations Office in Washington D.C.

Nonprofits are often eligible for vital federal resources and funding opportunities, but when the staff or faculty doesn't have the time or the know-how to serve as effective advocates for their organization or institution, they could end up missing out on essential support. Don't risk a disappointing result. Luckily, expert guidance and advocacy is available.

Welcome to Merchant McIntyre Associates, an award-winning government relations firm known for helping higher education, healthcare, and local government clients achieve federal funding, legislative, and policy objectives. We're passionate about serving organizations that feed people, house people, educate people, and heal people, which is why we exclusively represent nonprofits. Our accomplished federal funding team routinely wins significant resources and support for our clients.

Though we're physically located in Washington D.C., MM serves higher education, healthcare, and government nonprofit clients throughout the United States. Ready to schedule a complimentary initial consultation? Here's what you need to know.

Our Hours 

Our federal funding and government relations specialists are available by appointment only. We accept calls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for all time zones.

Appointment Options 

Our clients hail from all over the country, which means our meetings are often virtual. However, if you prefer to meet face-to-face, we can travel to meet you or you can plan a visit to our Washington D.C. office. We're conveniently located in the heart of Our Nation's Capital on the southern edge of Farragut Square, just down the street from the White House, close to federal agencies, and only 16 blocks from Congress. Our office is also easily accessible via the Metro's Orange, Blue, Silver, and Red Lines.

Schedule a Consultation 

Don't miss another chance to secure vital federal funding and resources for your nonprofit college, university, hospital, health system, medical association, or local government. Let MM serve as a transformational partner, helping you achieve your goals for federal support.

Complete our online contact form or call our office at 202-869-5220 to schedule an appointment for your complimentary initial consultation.

Directions to Our Office

From the North (President Lincoln's Cottage):

• Head southwest on Rock Creek Church Rd NW toward Upshur St NW.
• Turn left onto Park Pl NW.
• Keep right to continue on Service Rd NW.
• Turn right onto Warder St NW.
• Turn left onto Columbia Rd NW.
• Turn left onto Harvard St NW.
• Turn right onto 16th St NW.
• Turn right onto I St NW.
• Our office is located on the left, at 1634 I St. NW, Suite 200.

From the South (Thomas Jefferson Memorial):

• Head west on E Basin Dr SW.
• Turn right onto Ohio Dr SW.
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• Use the right lane to keep left.
• Keep right.
• Keep right at the fork, follow signs for E Street.
• Continue onto E St Expy.
• Continue onto E St NW.
• Turn left onto 18th St NW.
• Turn right onto H St NW.
• Turn left onto Connecticut Ave NW.
• Turn left onto I St NW.
• We're located on the left, at 1634 I St. NW, Suite 200.

From the East (United States National Arboretum):

• Head west on R St NE toward 24th St NW.
• Turn left onto Bladensburg Rd NE.
• Turn right onto H St NE.
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• Turn right onto Massachusetts Ave NW.
• Continue onto K St NW.
• Continue onto New York Ave NW.
• Slight right onto I St NW.
• Our office is located on the left, at 1634 I St. NW, Suite 200.

From the West (Georgetown):

• Head west on Blues Alley toward Wisconsin Ave NW.
• Turn right onto Wisconsin Ave NW.
• Turn right at the 1st cross street onto M St NW.
• Pass by Bluemercury on the left in 0.3 miles.
• Continue onto Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
• Slight left onto L St NW.
• Turn right onto 17th St NW.
• Pass by Avantsloan Fund on the left in 0.2 miles.
• Turn right onto I St NW.
• We're located on the left, at 1634 I St. NW, Suite 200.