The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) invites the submission of applications from qualified organizations for the FY25 DC Emerging Retail Initiative (“ERI” or “Emerging Retail”). The purpose of ERI is to boost economic activity and provide essential goods and services in underserved commercial areas. Inspired by Vacant to Vibrant, ERI adopts a temporary-use model that bridges the gap between shared/incubator spaces and permanent brick-and-mortar establishments.
 

STATUS: OPEN

Opened: March 14, 2025
Submission Deadline: April 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

FY25 DC Emerging Retail Initiative REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA)
RFA ID #: DMPED-FY25-BC-ERI
 

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FY25 Great Streets, Locally Made Manufacturing & Emerging Retail Initiative Grant Ready PPT


DMPED Contact: DMPED Grants Team Phone: (202) 727-8111 E-mail: dmped.grants@dc.gov

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. HANDDELIVERED OR MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Completed applications (including attachments) must be submitted through the GrantVantage portal.

Click here to start your application using the GrantVantage or copy and paste the following link to your browser address bar https://wdcdmped.gvgrantcloud.com/account/Announcement.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the Submission Deadline will not be accepted.