District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

DC Great Streets Retail Grant

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • District of Columbia only

Eligible retail, service, food and care businesses must occupy or secure an eligible street-facing first- or second-floor commercial location in or abutting a Great Streets corridor. Average annual revenue over the last three years must be below $3 million. Applicants must qualify as a Local Business Enterprise and commit to hiring District residents; home-based and e-commerce-only businesses are excluded.

About this grant

Great Streets funds improvements and business expansion in designated DC commercial corridors. The FY2026 program offered up to $70,000 in standard support plus a possible $20,000 innovation supplement. Funded businesses must create at least two permanent jobs during the project period.

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