The Government of the District
of Columbia offers a variety of
incentives for entrepreneurs
that are looking to start, grow
or expand their business in DC.
This chapter outlines an array
of programs to help businesses
succeed in the city, such as
the Great Streets Grant and
DC Tech Incentive Program.
INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
TO BUSINESSES
Qualified businesses may take advantage of the
following incentives:
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GREAT STREETS SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS
Great Streets is the District’s capital improvement,
commercial revitalization initiative to transform emerging
corridors into thriving and inviting neighborhood centers.
The purpose of the Great Streets Small Business Grants
is to support existing small businesses, attract new small
businesses, increase the District’s tax base, create new jobs
for District residents, and transform emerging commercial
corridors across the District into thriving and inviting
neighborhood centers.
When funding is made available, the Office of the Deputy
Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
awards competitive grants of up to $50,000 per small
business. Grant funds may be used for approved hard costs
including:
• Build-out of new improvements
• Renovations of existing improvements
• Façade improvements
• Equipment upgrades
Funds can be used for expenses incurred during the Period
of Performance, which for FY19 is October 1, 2018 through
August 31, 2019. For additional information about eligible
uses of funds and exclusions, visit greatstreets.dc.gov, or call
(202) 741-8905.
CONTRIBUTORS: The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and
Economic Development
/greatstreets.dc.gov
