Ahead of Small Business Saturday, Mayor Bowser Awards Grants to Support Local DC Businesses, Announces New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
Date Released:
Mon, 11/24/2025
(Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of Small Business Saturday, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District officials announced the Fiscal Year 2025 recipients of DC’s Great Streets and Emerging Retail Fund grant programs during a celebration at Atlas Brew Works’ new Bridge District location, which opened with support from the District’s Food Access Fund. In FY25, the Bowser Administration supported 25 businesses with grant funding totaling nearly $1.1 million, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $85,000.



