Robust Retail Grant
    Robust Retail Grant
    Grant

    Robust Retail Grant

    Apply by Dec 1, 2025

    About

    The Robust Retail Grant, organized by the Executive Office of the Mayor in Washington, D.C., offers financial support to existing small retail businesses within the district, providing up to $10,000 in reimbursements to help cover essential operational costs during the winter holiday season, thereby promoting the sustainability and growth of local enterprises.

    Benefits

    • Up to $10,000 reimbursement per business
    • Alleviation of operational costs during the winter holiday season
    • Support for the ongoing operation and growth of small businesses

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Must be an existing small retail business in Washington, D.C.
    • Focus on compliance expenditures such as employee wages, rent, utilities, inventory, cleaning supplies, online or delivery costs, taxes, and debt obligations

    Target Region

    Washington, D.C.

    Target Sector

    Retail

    Executive Office of the Mayor, DowntownDC BID, Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)

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