GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/Ward 8 Community Investment Fund
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Ward 8 Community Investment Fund

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

BENEFIT
Up to $10K
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Ward 8-based businesses
  • 2Reimbursement for expenses to maintain business operations
  • 3Must complete required training sessions for certain tiers

Eligible Project Types

Small Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Ward 8 Community Investment Fund 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 Ward 8 Community Investment Fund compliance checklist →

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