FY2026 Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program 
Request for Applications (RFA)
Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 22, 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

Information Session - Virtual
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Register here

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.