DCRolling
EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Washington DC
Grantor
U.S. Economic Development Administration
Award Amount
$30,000,000
public_agencynonprofit
View GrantWashington, DC grants
Washington, DC Small Business Grants 2026
Browse open Washington, DC grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility.
Forrest Grants
Funding is hiding in plain sight.
From every ward of the District to rural Washington, DC, Forrest Grants tracks state, county, city, and foundation programs so you can shortlist the ones worth a real application.
🐻
Forrest Grant keeps the list clean, relevant, and pointed at programs worth a real application.
Open grants
130
Average award
$925,610
Top eligibility tags
small_businessnonprofitdc_businessproperty_owner
Featured grants
High-intent funding opportunities
DCRolling
Food Access Fund
Grantor
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Award Amount
$5,000,000
dc_food_businesslow_food_access_area
View GrantDCRolling
District Capitalized
Grantor
District of Columbia Government
Award Amount
$500,000
small_businessentrepreneur
View GrantGrants in DC
Where to focus first
Browse open Washington, DC grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.
DCRolling
EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Washington DC
Grantor
U.S. Economic Development Administration
Award Amount
$30,000,000
public_agencynonprofit
View GrantDCRolling
Food Access Fund
Grantor
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Award Amount
$5,000,000
dc_food_businesslow_food_access_area
View GrantDCRolling
District Capitalized
Grantor
District of Columbia Government
Award Amount
$500,000
small_businessentrepreneur
View GrantDCRolling
DC BizCAP Collateral Support Program
Grantor
DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Award Amount
$500,000
dc_businesscollateral_support
View GrantDCRolling
Nourish DC Collaborative Fund
Grantor
District of Columbia Government
Award Amount
$500,000
small_businessfood_business
View GrantDCRolling
Washington Area Community Investment Fund Business Loans
Grantor
Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Award Amount
$500,000
small_businessunderserved_entrepreneur
View GrantDCRolling
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund
Grantor
District of Columbia Government
Award Amount
$300,000
small_businesscommercial_property_owner
View GrantDCRolling
DC Main Streets Grant Program
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
$175,000
nonprofitcommunity_organization
View GrantDCRolling
Emerging Retail Initiative
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
$85,000
small_businessretail_business
View GrantDCRolling
Great Streets Retail Grant Program
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
$80,000
small_businesscommercial_tenant
View GrantDCRolling
SBA Microloan Program Washington DC
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
$50,000
small_businessstartup
View GrantDCRolling
MOLA Latino Community Development Grant
Grantor
Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs
Award Amount
$50,000
latino_communitydc_nonprofit
View GrantDCRolling
Nourish DC Collaborative
Grantor
Capital Impact Partners
Award Amount
$50,000
dc_food_businessfood_production
View GrantDCRolling
WACIF Resilient Growth Fund
Grantor
Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Award Amount
$45,000
existing_businessrevenue_minimum
View GrantDCRolling
HumanitiesDC Community Grants
Grantor
HumanitiesDC
Award Amount
$25,000
nonprofitindividual
View GrantDCRolling
Warrior Rising Warrior Academy and Business Shower
Grantor
Warrior Rising
Award Amount
$20,000
veteran_entrepreneurbusiness_training
View GrantDCRolling
FedEx Entrepreneur Fund for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Grantor
FedEx and Hello Alice
Award Amount
$10,000
entrepreneurs_with_disabilitiessmall_business
View GrantDCRolling
Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant Program
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
$10,000
small_businesslocal_business
View GrantDCRolling
FY 2026 Robust Retail Citywide Grants
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
$10,000
small_businessretail_business
View GrantDCRolling
District Capitalized Revolving Fund (DCRF)
Grantor
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Award Amount
$10,000
direct to businesssmall_business
View GrantDCRolling
Diamond Challenge
Grantor
University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship
Award Amount
$10,000
high_school_studentspitch_competition
View GrantDCRolling
DPR Rec for All Community Grants
Grantor
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Award Amount
$5,000
dc_program_providersports_athletics
View GrantDCRolling
Made in DC x ReFashion Market Access Grant
Grantor
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Award Amount
$5,000
made_in_dcmaker_business
View GrantDCRolling
National Council of Youth Sports Grants
Grantor
National Council of Youth Sports
Award Amount
$5,000
youth_sports501c3
View GrantDCRolling
Aspire Incubator Program 2026
Grantor
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Award Amount
$5,000
direct to businesssmall_business
View GrantDCRolling
DC BizCAP Collateral Support Program
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessentrepreneur
View GrantDCRolling
City First Enterprises Small Business Loans
Grantor
City First Enterprises
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessnonprofit
View GrantDCRolling
Food Access Fund
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessfood_business
View GrantDCRolling
DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessmanufacturer
View GrantDCRolling
Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitpublic_agency
View GrantDCRolling
Made in DC x ReFashion Market Access Grant
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
small_businesscreative_business
View GrantDCRolling
Restaurant and Retail Stabilization Grant
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessrestaurant
View GrantDCRolling
DC Green Bank Commercial Loans
Grantor
DC Green Bank
Award Amount
Varies
businessproperty_owner
View GrantDCRolling
Community Services Block Grant
Grantor
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitfaith_based_organization
View GrantDCRolling
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities General Operating Support
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitarts_organization
View GrantDCRolling
DC Sustainable Energy Utility Rebates and Incentives
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
businessnonprofit
View GrantDCRolling
Washington, DC Global Soft Landing
Grantor
District of Columbia Government
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofittraining_provider
View GrantDCRolling
DC BizCAP Loan Participation Program
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessstartup
View GrantDCRolling
Storefront Facade Improvement Program
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessproperty_owner
View GrantDCRolling
DOEE RiverSmart Rewards
Grantor
District of Columbia
Award Amount
Varies
property_ownerbusiness
View GrantDCRolling
Events DC Community Grant Program
Grantor
Events DC
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitcommunity_organization
View GrantDCRolling
Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Membership Program
Grantor
Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
Award Amount
Varies
military_spousebusiness_community
View GrantDCRolling
2Gether-International Venture Labs
Grantor
2Gether-International
Award Amount
Varies
founder_with_disabilityecommerce
View GrantDCRolling
Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence
Grantor
D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Award Amount
Varies
military_spousecohort_program
View GrantDCRolling
Youth Entrepreneur Institute Programs
Grantor
Youth Entrepreneur Institute
Award Amount
Varies
youth_entrepreneurshipstudents
View GrantDCRolling
DC CDFI / Main Street Capital Layer
Grantor
DC community lenders and Main Streets partners
Award Amount
Varies
small_business
View GrantDCRolling
Mayor's Office on African Affairs African Community Grant
Grantor
Mayor's Office on African Affairs
Award Amount
Varies
african_communitydc_nonprofit
View GrantDCRolling
Alzner Foundation Youth Sports Grants
Grantor
Alzner Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
dmv_youth_sportssports_enrichment
View GrantDCRolling
Senior Planet Digital Skills for Older Entrepreneurs
Grantor
Senior Planet from AARP
Award Amount
Varies
older_adultsdigital_skills
View GrantDCRolling
EatsPlace Farm and Food Finance
Grantor
EatsPlace
Award Amount
Varies
dc_food_businessfood_production
View GrantDCRolling
Out in Tech Membership and Mentorship Programs
Grantor
Out in Tech
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_techmentorship
View GrantDCRolling
DC Medical Cannabis Courier License
Grantor
DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
Award Amount
Varies
medical_cannabis_courierdelivery
View GrantDCRolling
DC APEX Accelerator
Grantor
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Award Amount
Varies
dc_businessgovernment_contracting
View GrantDCRolling
DC Medical Cannabis Business Licenses
Grantor
DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
Award Amount
Varies
medical_cannabisbusiness_license
View GrantDCRolling
Ascend.Her Capital Accelerator
Grantor
Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Award Amount
Varies
women_of_colordmv_region
View GrantDCRolling
Just Cannabusiness Knowledge Cafe
Grantor
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Award Amount
Varies
dc_residentmedical_cannabis_marketplace
View GrantDCRolling
DC Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program - Entrepreneurial Track
Grantor
DC Department of Employment Services
Award Amount
Varies
dc_youthsummer_employment
View GrantDCRolling
NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Grantor
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Award Amount
Varies
small_manufacturertechnical_assistance
View GrantDCRolling
Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council MBE Certification
Grantor
Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council
Award Amount
Varies
minority_business_enterprisesupplier_diversity
View GrantDCRolling
DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Grantor
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Award Amount
Varies
dc_youthentrepreneurship_training
View GrantGrants by business type
- Women-Owned Business Grants
- Nonprofit Grants
- Restaurant Grants
- Daycare Grants
- Veteran-Owned Business Grants
- Minority-Owned Business Grants
- LGBTQ-Owned Business Grants
- Disability-Owned Business Grants
- Native American Business Grants
- Grants for Young Entrepreneurs
- Grants for Active Military and Military Spouses
- Rural Business Grants
- Startup Grants
- Small Business Grants
- Grants for Artists and Creative Businesses
- Manufacturing Grants
- Retail Business Grants
- Agriculture and Farm Grants
- Technology and Innovation Grants
- Arts and Culture Grants
- Healthcare Grants
- Construction and Trades Grants
- Education and Training Grants
- Housing and Real Estate Grants
- Clean Energy and Sustainability Grants
Other states
Ready to apply?