Grant opportunities within the Great Streets program.
FY25 Great Streets Retail Grant
The Great Streets Retail Grant program is the hallmark grant opportunity for the Great Streets program. The grant is meant for retail small business owners in eligible corridors throughout DC to renovate their storefront to attract new customers and drive profitability. This grant is competitive, and we encourage businesses that have thought out renovating plans to apply for the grant.
STATUS: CLOSED
Opened: March 14, 2025
Closed: April 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
FY25 DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant
The DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant is for qualified small business and real estate developers whose core business aligns with light manufacturing. The grant will support capital or tenant improvements of commercial property with designated industrial use located in a Great Streets corridor.
STATUS: CLOSED
Opened: March 14, 2025
Closed: April 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
FY25 Emerging Retail Initiative
DMPED announces the Emerging Retail Initiative (ERI), an innovative program designed to transform vacant spaces into vibrant retail hubs by supporting emerging businesses. The Program draws inspiration from concepts used in the successful Vacant to Vibrant initiative and applies them through a retail-focused lens.
STATUS: CLOSED
Opened: March 14, 2025
Closed: April 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
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FY25 Great Streets Retail Grant - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FY25 Great Streets, Locally Made Manufacturing & Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Ready PPT
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