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Info Sessions for FY22 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants

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Apply Now: FY22 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants

The purpose of the Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant (the “Grant”) is to support existing small businesses, attract new businesses, increase the District’s tax base, create new job opportunities for District residents, and transform designated emerging commercial corridors into thriving and inviting neighborhood centers.

Award
The program awards up to $50,000 to eligible businesses to be used towards storefront renovations, equipment purchases, and technology enhancements to support e-commerce.

Eligible businesses
Eligible businesses include small and locally-owned brick and mortar businesses and arts-based nonprofits located in designated Great Streets corridors.

Information Session Schedule

  • Ward 3 (Virtual) - Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021 at 10:00 am

  • Ward 4 & Ward 5 (Virtual) - Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm

  • Ward 1 & Ward 2 (In- person) - Mon., Dec. 20, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    • (Cambria Hotel, 899 O St. NW)

  • Ward 2 (In- person) - Tues., Dec. 21, 2021 at 10:00 am

    • Georgetown Inn, 1310 Wisconsin Ave NW

  • Ward 6 (In- person) - Tues, Dec. 21, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    • Bond Collective, 609 H St NE, 4th Floor

  • Ward 7 (Virtual) - Wed. Dec. 22, 2021 at 12 noon

  • Ward 8 (In- person) - Tues. Jan. 4, 2021 at 12 noon

    • The Barn, 2700 MLK Jr. Ave SE

  • Ward 7 (In- person) - Thurs. Jan. 6, 2021 at 10 am

    • MHCDO, 3939 Benning Road NE

  • Ward 2 & Ward 3 (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

For more Information:

  • Attend an upcoming information session. RSVP here.

  • *In-person info sessions subject to change pending COVID-19 safety precautions* Check the Great Streets calendar for updates.

To view the application and apply click here.

Questions
For technical support questions, contact 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 contact DMPED Grants Team by phone at 202.727-6365 or email dmped.grants@dc.gov.

The application deadline is Friday, January 14, 2022 at 4:00 ET.