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Show returning & closed$1.4 million fund supporting eligible festivals and outdoor special events
Organizers of qualifying events celebrating DC culture, supporting communities and generating economic impact
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Up to $500,000
Eligible DC-based businesses seeking to acquire and owner-occupy commercial property; intended occupancy at least 7 years
Up to $1,000
Business must be at least 51% women-owned, registered in the U.S., and have less than $1 million in gross revenue; focused on under-resourced women including women of color
Up to $4,000
NASE member meeting program requirements; grants support hiring, marketing, equipment, software and other business-growth needs
Up to $50,000
Business located within or along border of an eligible Great Streets corridor and in good standing with relevant DC/federal agencies
Recurring / verify current cycle
Up to $1,500
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
2026 intake / verify current capacity
Competitive R&D funding; amounts vary by agency/program
Small businesses meeting individual federal program requirements
Recurring / verify cycle
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