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The Great Streets Small Business Retail Grant is a program from the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) that funds capital improvements for small businesses in designated commercial corridors across Washington, D. C. The grant supports physical improvements to business spaces and helps create new job opportunities for District residents.
Eligible businesses must operate from a physical location in one of 13 Great Streets corridors and be either for-profit retail or service-oriented businesses, or nonprofit arts and humanities organizations. Grants are available up to $50,000. The FY26 application window opened in December 2025 with an amended submission deadline of January 23, 2026.
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Great Streets Retail Grant Program | dmped Great Streets Retail Grant Program The Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant provides funding for small businesses in designated commercial corridors to make capital improvements in their business and create new job opportunities for District residents.
Eligible businesses operate from a physical location in a Great Streets corridor and are for-profit retail or service-oriented businesses, or nonprofit arts and humanities organizations.
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 Great Streets Retail Grant Program REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) - Amended January 13, 2026 RFA ID No: DMPED - FY26-BD-LO-GSR 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] Is your business located in one of the Great Streets Corridors? Enter your business address in the interactive mapping tool to verify. For all other questions, email [email protected] .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Qualified small businesses located along 13 commercial corridors in Washington D. C. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The DC Growth Fund, administered by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), supports entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses relocating to or expanding in Washington, DC. The program encourages job creation and commercial office space occupancy, with a focus on growth-stage startups ready to scale. Eligible applicants must occupy or plan to occupy commercial space in DC, have at least 5 employees at the site, and commit to creating at least 5 new jobs over two years. Preference is given to businesses in the central business district and in high-growth sectors including consulting, business services, and communications and design. Recipients must maintain at least 50% on-site work hours and participate in workforce development programs benefiting DC residents. Both for-profit and non-profit entities may apply.
Vitality Fund is a grant from the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) that funds established companies relocating to or significantly expanding their presence in Washington, DC through a multi-year, performance-based incentive program. Recipients must commit to at least 15,000 square feet of commercial space for five or more years, create a minimum of 30 new jobs over three years, and make capital improvements of at least $2 million. Awards range from $500,000 to over $3,000,000. The submission deadline for 2026 is July 15, 2026. Eligible applicants are established for-profit companies making substantial DC commitments.
Technology Ecosystem Fund is sponsored by DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). This fund supports entrepreneurial support groups working in high-growth industries within Washington D. C. , with the national security sector being a top priority. Organizations specializing in AI, quantum, and defense technology are encouraged to apply.