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U Street Main Street Small Business Grants

DISTRICT BRIDGES

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

U Street Main Street Small Business Grants

Funder: District Bridges (U Street Main Street program)

Geographic Scope: U Street area, Washington, DC (U Street corridor and surrounding areas)

Focus Areas:

  • Small business improvements and support

  • Various business needs and operational challenges
  • Award Details:

  • Grants awarded to support small business community

  • Purpose: address most pressing issues and critical needs facing small businesses
  • Eligibility:

  • Small businesses located along U Street Main Street corridor

  • Diverse business types including restaurants, bars, retail, optical, noodle shops, cleaners, nightclubs, and wine/beer establishments
  • Recent Recipients (2021):
    Amsterdam, Archipelago, Barkada Wine Bar, Ben's Chili Bowl, Ben's Next Door, Black & White Look Optical, DC Noodles, Exiles Bar, Ezra Paul, Franklin Hall, Pure Lounge & Nightclub, Q n Q Cleaners, Sudhouse, U Street Wine & Beer, Vivid

    Contact: District Bridges, 3400 11th St. NW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20010

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are accepted on a periodic basis:

    • District Bridges opens application periods for grant funding
    • Businesses should subscribe to the District Bridges newsletter for application announcements and deadlines
    • Application details available through District Bridges Main Street program office

    Note: The website encourages missed applicants to subscribe to the newsletter to be notified of future grant opportunities.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessescommunity-development

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