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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.
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FY26 Emerging Retail Initiative | dmped FY26 Emerging Retail Initiative The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) invites the submission of applications from qualified organizations for the FY26 DC Emerging Retail Initiative (“ERI” or “Emerging Retail”).
The purpose of ERI is to boost economic activity and provide essential goods and services in underserved commercial areas. Inspired by Vacant to Vibrant, ERI adopts a temporary-use model that bridges the gap between shared/incubator spaces and permanent brick-and-mortar establishments.
Release Date: December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET Date of Amended RFA: January 13, 2026 Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET FY26 Emerging Retail Initiative REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) - Amended January 13, 2026 RFA ID No: DMPED-FY26-BD-LO-ERI ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand delivered or mailed applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications (including attachments) must be submitted through the Submittable portal. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the Submission Deadline will not be accepted. Start your application using the DMPED Grants Management Platform .
Application support here. DMPED Contact: DMPED Grants Team Phone: (202) 727-8111 E-mail: [email protected] RFA - FY26 Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Program - Amended January 13, 2026 NOFA - FY26 Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Program - Amended
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Retail businesses in Washington, DC. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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.
Growth Fund is a grant from the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) that funds qualified curators to design, manage, and operate temporary retail pop-up spaces featuring Made in DC (MiDC)-certified businesses across the District. The FY26 Made in DC Curator & Retail Innovation Grant Program provides $25,000 in total funding to one or more grantees who will create structured, shared retail platforms giving DC-based makers storefront access without long-term lease commitments. Eligible applicants are small businesses and organizations in Washington, DC with experience in retail curation and placemaking. Applicants must design spaces that feature multiple MiDC-certified businesses across industries. The FY26 application deadline is May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
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.