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FY26 Dream Accelerator Program

DSLBD Current Funding

Funding Amount

$2,000 - $7,500

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

state

Overview

Cohort-based training program for microbusinesses with fewer than 5 employees located in Ward 7 or 8, with business owner being a Ward 7 or 8 resident owning 51%+ of the business. For-profit businesses only. 6-8 week program includes training on Core Business Foundations, Marketing & Branding, Financial Management, Operations & Sustainable Growth, and AI in Business. Participants completing the program are eligible to compete in the Dream Pitch Competition for awards between $2,000-$7,500.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

For-Profit Business

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

small-businessesstartupsworkforce-development

Project Locations

DC

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