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Find similar grantsWard 8 Community Investment Fund Grant is sponsored by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). Provides financial support to small businesses owned by Ward 8 residents to promote sustainable growth and improve access to capital.
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2026 Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant Program (Ward 8 CIF) | dslbd 2026 Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant Program (Ward 8 CIF) The Department of Small and Local Business Development is excited to announce that it will begin accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant Program ( referred to as "Ward8CIF" ) starting on May 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm (ET).
DSLBD plans to award approximately forty-eight (48) grants from the total available funding of $430,000 for FY26. All business expenses reimbursed by the FY26 Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant must have been incurred between October 1, 2025, and June 29, 2026.
More information about each grant opportunity is listed below: DSLBD intends to award approximately twenty-five (25) grants up to $8,000 each from $200,000 in available funding to eligible Ward 8-based businesses that have completed the required Back Office Support Session (“ BOSS ”) training hosted by the DSLBD Innovation and Equitable Development Division (“ Inno. ED ”).
Contract and Procurement Ready DSLBD intends to award approximately twenty-three (23) grants up to $10,000 each from $230,000 in available funding to active Certified Business Enterprises (“ CBE ”) based in Ward 8 that have completed a Contract and Procurement training session hosted by the DSLBD Business Development Division.
DEADLINE: June 29, 2026, 2:00 PM ET For more details and to apply, please read the Request for Application DSLBD will offer several opportunities for prospective applicants to receive guidance on the grant program, the application process, and submission of receipts.
Program Information Sessions (optional but recommended): June 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET (virtual) June 11, 2026, at 10:00 am ET (virtual) June 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET (virtual) If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact Risk Manager Jenny Cruz at [email protected] . Visit DSLBD Eventbrite to register for program information sessions, application prep drop-in hours, and receipt submission training sessions.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses owned by Ward 8 residents in Washington, DC. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant are due June 29, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant is funded by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant Program is sponsored by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). This program supports Ward 8-based businesses through funding opportunities that promote equitable access to capital, sustainable business growth, and long-term success. The grant reimburses eligible businesses for expenses incurred to maintain operations and viability.
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