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Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (Ward8CIF) Grant Program - Round 2 FY26

DSLBD Current Funding

State Small Business GrantsGrants for Minority-Owned Businesses

Funding Amount

$430,000 total (~$8,958 per grant for 48 awards)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

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Eligible organizations

  • Ward 8-based Businesses

Geography

  • District of Columbia

Overview

The Ward8CIF Grant Program is a DSLBD initiative created to increase the ease of doing business in the District. The FY26 program supports Ward 8-based businesses by offering funding opportunities that promote equitable access to capital, sustainable business growth, and long-term success. Grant funds will reimburse eligible businesses for expenses incurred to maintain business operations and viability.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Small businesses
  • Minority businesses

Project Locations

  • DC

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