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Applications open May 28 2026 2pm ET; close June 29 2026 2pm ET; performance ends Sept 30 2026
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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Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant Program The DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) i s excited to announce that it will begin accepting applications for the FY26 Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (“ Ward8CIF ”) Grant Program, beginning May 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET.
DSLBD intends to award approximately forty-eight (48) grants,1 with a total of $430,000 in available funding for FY26 in two grant opportunities: 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.
The Period of Performance for the FY26 Ward8CIF Grant Program will begin on the effective date of the relevant grant agreement and end on September 30, 2026.
Application Closes on June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET Click Here to read the RFA Click Here to read the NOFA For more information, CLICK HERE Visit this page regularly Thank you for your continued interest in DSLBD programs and resources supporting DC’s small business community across all eight wards. Dream Accelerator Program 2026 Aspire Incubator Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Ward 8-based businesses that have completed the required Back Office Support Session (BOSS) training hosted by the DSLBD Innovation and Equitable Development Division, or active Certified Business Enterprises (CBE) based in Ward 8 that have completed a Contract and Procurement training session. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $8,000 or up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant Program 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 Program is funded by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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