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CBE Sustainable Energy Grants is a grant from the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) that funds Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) pursuing opportunities in the green energy economy. Grants of up to $50,000 support eligible projects in energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and related clean technology sectors. The FY2026 program opened applications on February 16, 2026.
Eligible applicants must hold a current CBE certification from DSLBD and be located in Washington, DC. The program is designed to help DC-based certified businesses transition to and compete in the growing sustainable energy sector, reducing operating costs while advancing the District's clean energy and climate goals. An informational webinar was held prior to application opening.
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FY26 CBE Sustainable Energy Grant | dslbd FY26 CBE Sustainable Energy Grant Watch CBE Sustainable Energy Grants: Information Session above The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Sustainable Energy Grants Program. Applications will open on February 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM (ET).
This grant program is designed to support Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) that are pursuing opportunities in the growing green energy economy, including energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and other sustainable energy sectors.
In partnership with the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), DSLBD is helping CBEs strengthen their capacity to compete for contracting opportunities with the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), DOEE, and other organizations advancing the District’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
The FY 2026 CBE Sustainable Energy Grants Program provides direct financial support to eligible CBEs to help them build the infrastructure needed to compete for and secure sustainable energy contracts.
Funding may be used to strengthen key business functions such as: Back-office operations and administrative systems Business development and contracting readiness Capacity building to pursue energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities These investments help ensure that District-based CBEs are prepared to participate in and benefit from the District’s growing clean energy economy.
DSLBD intends to award up to sixteen (16) grants , with a total of $291,000 in funding available for FY 2026. These grants are specifically targeted to support small, resident-owned, and disadvantaged CBEs that are pursuing contracting opportunities with DCSEU or other green energy and sustainability-focused programs.
This program is ideal for CBEs that: Operate in energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, or related green energy sectors Are seeking to compete for District sustainable energy contracts Want to strengthen their operational capacity and readiness for procurement opportunities Are interested in expanding their role in the District’s clean energy transition Applications will open on February 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM (ET) .
Additional details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions will be provided in the full grant announcement. Applications are due on March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Click here to view the NOFA.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Certified Business Enterprises in Washington, DC. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Emerging Retail Initiative is a grant from the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) that funds temporary retail placements in underserved commercial corridors across Washington, DC. The FY26 program, administered by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), uses a temporary-use model inspired by Vacant to Vibrant to bridge the gap between shared incubator spaces and permanent brick-and-mortar establishments. The initiative boosts economic activity and ensures access to essential goods and services in underserved commercial areas by supporting businesses in securing temporary storefront space. Eligible applicants are retail businesses located in Washington, DC. Funding amounts vary by project scope.
Locally Made Manufacturing Grant Program is a grant from the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) that funds capital and tenant improvements for light manufacturing businesses located in Great Streets commercial corridors in Washington, DC. The program strengthens the District's local business economy, supports manufacturing jobs, and fortifies supply chains within the city. Eligible applicants are manufacturing businesses in Washington, DC, specifically those operating in commercially designated industrial-use properties along Great Streets corridors. The grant is intended for capital improvements or tenant buildouts that directly enable or expand light manufacturing operations. The FY26 RFA was released December 12, 2025, with an amended RFA issued January 13, 2026. Funding amounts vary depending on project scope and applicant needs.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.