2026 MOBILE Small Business Kiosk Preservation Program
What is the MOBILE Small Business Kiosk – Preservation Program?
Founded in partnership with the Anacostia Business Improvement District, 11th Street Bridge Park, Capital One and Accenture, The Bridge Spot Mobile Small Business Kiosk Program provides grant funds in the amount of $2,000 and technical support for East of the River small businesses looking to test their brand at multiple market locations during a month-long residency in the Bridge Spot Mobile Kiosk. The 11th Street Bridge Park (a project of the Ward 8 non-profit Building Bridges Across the River) is excited to offer this program for a fourth year! This program provides one-on-one kiosk operations assistance, capacity building, and marketing support in collaboration with our partners at Accenture. The Bridge Spot welcomes a wide range of businesses, including art, retail, bath and body, clothing, produce, pre-packaged food, and more. Participants are placed at multiple market locations during a month-long residency, offering a unique opportunity to gain real visibility, test new products, and hear directly from customers.
The Mobile Small Business Kiosk is designed to provide resources, tools, and support for small businesses looking to test their brand and allow consumers to learn about their business in multiple locations during their month-long tenure in the Mobile Kiosk. Each month, from June to December, the kiosk will highlight one of the selected businesses to operate free of cost, and relocate to new destinations, including prominent locations like the D.C. Jazz Festival, Eastern Market and the National Capital BBQ Battle.
This program provides a $2,000 grant, one-on-one kiosk operations assistance, capacity building, and marketing support pro bono in collaboration with Accenture. In partnership with Capital One Bank, each small business will also receive additional business coaching and co-working space opportunities at the Capital One Café. For other TA needs, selected businesses can access the Anacostia BID’s Business Communications Access Portal (BCAP). In addition, participating companies can visit the BCAP resource library and the online helpdesk and network and share knowledge with other participants. Participating businesses could include art, retail, bath/body, clothing, produce, pre-packaged food, etc.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include existing small businesses that meet the following criteria. In addition, core business aligns with the following:
Business or primary residence is located East of the River in Ward 7 or Ward 8 in Washington, DC
Valid business license
Clean Hands Certification
Less than $200,000 in annual revenue
Commercial General Liability Insurance (“CGL”) – Proof of Coverage shall have limits of liability of not less than $500,000 for each occurrence, a $250,000 general aggregate (including a per location or per project aggregate limit endorsement, if applicable) limit, a $500,000 personal and advertising injury limit
This opportunity is not for third-party partners of the small business selected to participate. Instead, the small businesses selected are the only organizations that will have access to the program.
*APPLICATION OPENS from February 11th 2026 until March 27th 2026 11:59 PM EST*
Now in its fourth year, the 11th Street Bridge Park — a project of Ward 8 nonprofit Building Bridges Across the River — is proud to continue the Bridge Spot Mobile Small Business Kiosk Program supporting East of the River entrepreneurs. Founded in partnership with the Anacostia Business Improvement District, the Bridge Park is excited to carry this work forward in collaboration with Accenture. Today, selected small businesses receive $2,000 in grant funding and hands-on support, including one-on-one kiosk operations assistance, capacity building, and marketing, all designed to help them test their brand, reach new customers, and build long-term sustainability.