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FY20 Grants Available

DSLBD has two grant opportunities available for small businesses, entrepreneurs, returning citizens and non-profits! Eligible applicants can apply for an FY20 Dream Grant for Wards 7 & 8 Microbusinesses and the FY20 WeAspire Grant.

Looking for contracting opportunities? Check out CBEconnect.gov

DSLBD is dedicated to helping small businesses in the District grow and thrive! Learn more about CBE business opportunities and how you can take your business to the next level with CBEconnect.gov.

CBE Certification FAQs

Do you have CBE Certification questions? We've got answers! Visit our FAQs to learn more about the program and see if your business qualifies.

Made in DC Retail Pop-Up Comes to Reagan National Airport

DSLBD and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority celebrated the grand opening of the Made in DC retail pop-up at Reagan National Airport.

Featured Services

File a Complaint with DSLBD

Complaints regarding the CBE Program can be filed with DSLBD via phone, email or mail.

Agency Subcontracting Requirement Waiver Requests

A listing of waiver requests submitted by District Contracting Officers to DSLBD during the current...

Commercial Revitalization

Our revitalization programs help retail corridors and neighborhoods.

Certification, Joint Venture

How to apply for a Joint Venture.

DC Payment Portal

View payments made by the District of Columbia Government to vendors.

E-Invoicing Module

Vendors must submit DC Government invoices electronically.

Find Certified Companies

DC Business Toolkit

Latest

Oct 10 2019

Mayor Bowser Highlights Investments to Empower Returning Citizens to Build Pathways to Entrepreneurship

The Aspire to Entrepreneurship program which has had 60 residents benefit from intensive business...

Oct 9 2019

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Investments to Empower Returning Citizens to Build Pathways to Entrepreneurship

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 10, at 11:30 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will highlight...

Sep 20 2019

Mayor Muriel Bowser Unveils DC Statehood Art Activation Created By Local Artists And Residents

Mayor Bowser Highlights PARK(ing) Day as Another Way DC is Empowering Local Artists and Businesses...

Sep 19 2019

Mayor Muriel Bowser to Unveil DC Statehood Art Activation Created By Local Artists and Residents

Art unveiling to close out Historic DC Statehood Week.

Sep 14 2019

Ahead of Historic House Hearing, Art All Night to Include DC Statehood Art Activations

Oct 15 2019

DSLBD: The Small Biz Quarterly I FY19-Q4

DSLBD FY19 Q4 Small Biz Quarterly Newsletter: https://www.slideshare.net/DSLBDDC/dslbd-...

Jun 17 2019

DSLBD: The SmallBiz Quarterly | FY19-Q3

May 2019 Newsletter

Sep 24 2018

DSLBD: The Quarterly Advisor

September Newsletter

Jun 22 2018

DSLBD: The Quarterly Advisor

June Newsletter

Mar 20 2018

DSLBD: The Quarterly Advisor

March Newsletter

Jun 3 2019

Public Hearing on B23-0131, the Ward 7 and Ward 8 Restaurant Incentive Program Establishment Act of 2019

Good afternoon, Councilmember McDuffie, members of the Committee, and Committee staff. I am Kristi...

Apr 3 2019

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Director Whitfield

Good afternoon, Councilmember McDuffie, members of the Committee, and Committee staff. I am Kristi...

Aug 27 2019

FY2020 Ward 7 & 8 Microbusiness Dream Grants

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY Dream Grants for Ward 7 & 8 Microbusinesses Updated August 30...

Aug 8 2019

FY2020 DC Main Streets

The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is soliciting applications from...

Aug 1 2019

Anacostia Residents Seek Development Without Displacement

Anacostia Residents Seek Development Without Displacement WAMU.com, 8/1/19 Most D.C....

Aug 1 2019

Kojo In Your Community: Small Businesses, Entrepreneurship And Employment East Of The River

Kojo In Your Community: Small Businesses, Entrepreneurship And Employment East Of The River WAMU....

Jul 5 2019

Director Whitfield Joins DCn2Perspectives Podcast

Hosts Tina Whitlow and Shawn Lightfoot interview DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield of DC Government...

Jun 19 2019

Made in DC Pop-Up Comes to Reagan Airport

Washington Informer James Wright Made in DC Pop-Up Comes to Reagan Airport Kristi Whitfield,...

Jun 14 2019

Local retail brands stand up new kiosk at Reagan National Airport this summer

Local retail brands stand up new kiosk at Reagan National Airport this summer Washington Business...

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Department of Small and Local Business Development

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 850 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-3900
Fax: (202) 654-6032
TTY: (202) 727-3900
Email: [email protected]