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DC Venture Capital Program | dmped DC Venture Capital Program Mayor Bowser has launched the DC Venture Capital Program, a new $26 million fund designed to make equity investments in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage tech companies based in Washington, DC. The DC Venture Capital Fund represents a transformative commitment to DC-based businesses by leveraging public dollars to attract private investment.
For every dollar the District invests, private investors are required to contribute at least an equal amount, effectively doubling the total funding available to DC startups to a minimum of $52 million. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Development (DMPED) selected K Street Capital as the Program Administrator for the DC Venture Capital Fund.
Leveraging their extensive investment experience and deep ties to the local community, K Street Capital will oversee the deployment of SSBCI dollars to by contracting with local and regional venture capital firms. These firms will work directly with DC-based startups to establish funding deals, ranging from $250,000 to $5,00,000. DMPED will provide oversight and management of KSC’s administration of the program.
The fund utilizes State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding, provided to the District by the U.S. Treasury Department. SSBCI, created in 2010 and renewed as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021, is a federal program designed to drive business growth in states and jurisdictions across the country.
Interested investors, fund managers, and venture capital firms, are encouraged to reach out to K Street Capital and DMPED to learn more about the program. The DC Venture Capital Program is now accepting applications for fund managers. DMPED hosted an informational session on the DC Venture Capital Program on March 18 from 1:00 p.
m. – 2:00 p. m.
at 1015 Half Street SE, Suite 675. Washington DC SSBCI Venture Capital Program Application DC Venture Capital Fund Program - one pager
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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.