Applications Now Open for FY22 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants

The Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant is the hallmark grant opportunity for the Great Streets program. The grant has helped hundreds of small businesses renovate their storefront to attract new customers and drive profitability.

The purpose of the grant is to support existing small businesses, attract new businesses, and transform designated commercial corridors into thriving and inviting neighborhood centers.

RFA - FY22 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant - 12-10-2021

Get Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant Ready (one pager)

To be considered for funding, applicants must apply online at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development GrantVantage Online Application Portal.

Online Application
For the application process, applicants will submit proposals using the online grant management system at: GrantVantage - Application Process.

Applications will be submitted online through the GrantVantage system. Applicants will be required to follow a series of steps to submit their application:

Create an Applicant Profile
Answer applicant questions
Complete a Budget Template

Applicants will send technical support questions to GrantVantage at applicantsupport@grantvantage.com. Technical assistance will be available during business hours 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST.
For questions about the grant content, applicants will submit questions to dmped.grants@dc.gov.

FY22 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant Information Sessions Registration

Information Session Schedule

Ward 3 Great Streets Information Session (Virtual) - Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021 at 10:00 am
Ward 4 & Ward 5 Great Streets Information Session (Virtual) - Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Ward 1 and Ward 2 Great Streets Information Session (In- person) - Mon., Dec. 20, 2021 at 2:30 pm (Cambria Hotel, 899 O St. NW)
Ward 2 Great Streets Information Session (In- person) - Tues., Dec. 21, 2021 at 10:00 am (Georgetown Inn, 1310 Wisconsin Ave NW)
Ward 6 Great Streets Information Session (In- person) - Tues, Dec. 21, 2021 at 7:30 pm (Bond Collective, 609 H St NE, 4th Floor)
Ward 7 Great Streets Information Session (Virtual) - Wed. Dec. 22, 2021 at 12 noon
Ward 8 Great Streets Information Session (In- person) - Tues. Jan. 4, 2021 at 12 noon (The Barn, 2700 MLK Jr. Ave SE)
Ward 7 Great Streets Information Session (In- person) - Thurs. Jan. 6, 2021 at 10 am (MHCDO, 3939 Benning Road NE)
Ward 2 & Ward 3 Great Streets Information Session (In- person) - Mon. Jan. 10, 2021 at 2 pm (3400 11th St. NW, Suite 200)
Ward 7: “Be Informed DMV” radio show Jan. 5 10 am

Attachment(s):

RFA - FY22 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant - 337.7 KB (pdf)

1. Applicant Instructions for GrantVantage - 3.6 MB (pdf)

FY22 Great Street Application Checklist - 145.5 KB (pdf)

Appendix A - Arrest and Convictions Statement - 155.6 KB (pdf)

Appendix B – Statement of Certification - 188.1 KB (pdf)

Appendix C – Debarment Affidavit_Fillable - 20.7 KB (pdf)

Attachment D – Landlord Affidavit - 23.5 KB (docx)

Attachment G – FY22 Job Creation Chart - 44.5 KB (xls)

Attachment I – OTR Tax Certification Affidavi - 93.5 KB (pdf)

Attachment J - Great Streets FY22 Budget Template - 49.5 KB (xls)

Get Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants Ready - 151.9 KB (pdf)