Bowser unveils $4 million DC retail, restaurant grant

Mayor Muriel Bowser this week announced the launch of a nearly $4 million Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to support restaurants and retail businesses across Washington, D. C.

The announcement came via a release from the Office of the Mayor and frames the funding as a targeted effort to stabilize local small businesses and strengthen the city’s economic recovery.

The grant program is aimed specifically at

The grant program is aimed specifically at restaurants and retail operators operating within the District, according to the city release. City officials described the initiative as part of broader efforts to help locally owned establishments navigate financial pressures and maintain jobs.

The Mayor’s Office framed the funding as a way to grow the District’s economy by preserving neighborhood-serving businesses.

The release does not list specific award

The release does not list specific award amounts per recipient or detailed eligibility criteria; city officials said additional program guidance and application details will be provided through the Mayor’s Office and partner agencies. The announcement follows other municipal efforts in recent years to deploy targeted grants and technical assistance to small businesses across DC neighborhoods.

The mayor’s statement and program page identify the Executive Office of the Mayor as the source of the grant announcement. City leaders urged eligible business owners to monitor official channels for application windows and administrative details once they are published.