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FY2026 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM is sponsored by Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), District of Columbia. This program provides grants to support small businesses that have or will sign long-term leases of at least five years in the Rhode Island Avenue corridor in the District of Columbia, and offer services or activities that strengthen community connections and attract foot traffi…
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Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program | dmped Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program FY2026 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA) Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM Submission Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM RFA ID No: DMPED-FY26-BD-RIASGP The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) invites the submissions of applications from qualified organizations for a grant under the Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program.
The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to support small businesses that (1) have or sign a long-term leases of at least five years in the Rhode Island Avenue corridor in the District of Columbia, and (2) offer services or activities that strengthen community connections and attract foot traffic to the neighborhood.
The funding opportunity will provide up to $350,000 in total grant funding in FY26 to eligible businesses to (1) offset the costs of rents, or (2) complete tenant improvements.
FY26 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant RFA FY26 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant NOFA FY26 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant and Chinatown Lease Incentive Grant Program Information Session - May 19, 2026 Meeting recording ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Completed applications (including attachments) must be submitted through the DMPED’s Grants Management portal. Click here to start your application using DMPED Grants Portal.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses that (1) have or sign a long-term lease of at least five years in the Rhode Island Avenue corridor in the District of Columbia, and (2) offer services or activities that strengthen community connections…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $350,000 in total grant funding. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FY2026 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM is funded by Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), District of Columbia. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia and Rhode Island. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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