Important Notice:

The application period for the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants is closed as of at 12 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

 

COVID-19 Recovery Effort

Mayor Bowser and the Council of the District of Columbia are investing $25 million in the COVID-19 Recovery Effort and the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants Program, which will be housed in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. 
 

Who is Eligible?

Pursuant to the “COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020” effective March 17, 2020 (D.C. Act 23-247), the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants Program will offer grants to the following:
Small businesses
Local businesses
Independent contractors
Self-employed individuals
Nonprofits to meet their short-term financial needs. 
 

What does the Grant Cover?

The grant can cover employee wages and benefits (including fringe benefits associated with employment, such as health insurance), accounts payable, fixed costs, inventory, rent, and utilities.

Visit our website to find out if you are eligible to apply to the Business Recovery Microgrants.