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Great Streets Initiative

Funds commercial revitalization for small businesses in designated Washington, District of Columbia corridors.

Great Streets is the District's commercial corridor revitalization program, operating since 2006 across 13 designated corridors throughout Washington, DC. The initiative supports existing small businesses and attracts new ventures with the goals of increasing the local tax base, creating jobs, and transforming emerging corridors into thriving neighborhood centers. FY26 programs include a Retail Grant, an Emerging Retail Initiative, and a DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: greatstreets.dc.gov