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Robust Retail Citywide Grants

Administered by Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) · District of Columbia

BENEFIT
Up to $10K
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Existing DC-based retail businesses
  • 2Support for maintaining operations and viability
  • 3Awarded via lottery to eligible businesses
  • 4Reimbursement grant structure

Eligible Project Types

CommercialSmall Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Robust Retail Citywide Grants is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Robust Retail Citywide Grants compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.