Expected to return

Aspire Prep Program 2026

Stipend · DC Department of Small and Local Business Development

Up to $1,500

2026 intake / verify current capacity

We keep it here because programs like this often return. We check the official source on a schedule and update the status when a new cycle opens.

Who can apply

DC residents who are returning citizens and/or justice-involved, do not hold an active DC basic business license, and are in business concept/ideation stage

Deadline: Closed — see status
Opens: March 30, 2026
Location: Districtwide, DC
Business: Microbusiness / pre-launch
Documents: DSLBD program application and business-development milestones

Entrepreneur

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