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
Tirunesh's take
Plain-languageDC's Aspire Prep Program gives DC residents starting a small business up to $1,500 in milestone-based payments to help develop your business idea from concept to launch.
Why it fits our community: Designed for DC residents who are returning citizens or justice-involved and ready to start their own business.
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