FY2026 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM

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Listen Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program

FY2026 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program

Request for Applications (RFA)

Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Submission Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

RFA ID No: DMPED-FY26-BD-RIASGP

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) invites the submissions of applications from qualified organizations for a grant under the Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program. The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to support small businesses that (1) have or sign a long-term leases of at least five years in the Rhode Island Avenue corridor in the District of Columbia, and (2) offer services or activities that strengthen community connections and attract foot traffic to the neighborhood.

The funding opportunity will provide up to $350,000 in total grant funding in FY26 to eligible businesses to (1) offset the costs of rents, or (2) complete tenant improvements.

FY26 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant RFA

FY26 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant NOFA

FY26 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant and Chinatown Lease Incentive Grant Program Information Session - May 19, 2026 Meeting recording

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Completed applications (including attachments) must be submitted through the DMPED’s Grants Management portal. Click here to start your application using DMPED Grants Portal.

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Topic areas: Housing and Community Development, Public Policy and Governance, Social Innovation and Community Development, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

FY2026 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM is administered by DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), listed via DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.