How much funding does U Street Main Street Small Business Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for U Street Main Street Small Business Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for U Street Main Street Small Business Grants?

Eligible applicants: Small businesses located along U Street Main Street corridor.

U Street Main Street Small Business Grants

District Bridges

Foundation Small Business Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Small businesses located along U Street Main Street corridor

Other requirements

Diverse business types including restaurants, bars, retail, optical, noodle shops, cleaners, nightclubs, and wine/beer establishments

Overview

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

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.

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What District Bridges actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 6
Total given: $54K
Median grant: $7,350
Range: $6,000–$18K

By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Purple Patch · Washington, DC

Small business grants

$18K
Glass House Coffee Three LLC DBA Slipstream · Washington, DC

Small business grants

$9,000
Imaj Hair Salon LLC · Washington, DC

Small business grants

$7,700
Quistmd · Washington, DC

Small business grants

$7,000
Suns Cinema · Washington, DC

Small business grants

$6,619