District of Columbia Office of Planning launches Streets for People Grants Program

The District of Columbia Office of Planning is seeking grant applications for a Streets for People Grant Program.

Donor Name: District of Columbia Office of Planning

State: District of Columbia

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/04/2022

Grant Size: $250,000

Grant Duration: 10 months

Details:

With this grant, the District of Columbia seeks to expand the utilization of sidewalks, alleys, curbside space, parking, and travel lanes to create vibrant public spaces that will attract more residents, workers and visitors to central Washington.

These spaces will support economic recovery by supporting local restaurants, retailers, and businesses and improving the vibrancy of Central Washington.

Funding Information

• Amount of Awards: The total funding available through this notice is $2.5 million. Eligible organizations can be awarded a minimum of $250,000. The RFA does not commit OP to make an award.
• Length of Awards: Grant awards are for the time period March 1 – December 31, 2022.

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations that meet the following eligibility requirements at the time of application may apply:

• Represent one of the following organizations: DC BID Council, Downtown BID, Golden Triangle BID, Dupont Circle BID, Mount Vernon Triangle CID, Adams Morgan Partnership BID
• Serves the District’s residents, workers, business owners, property owners, and visitors of central Washington
• Will provide the activation of public spaces in the District of Columbia only, and
• Provide a “Clean Hands” certificate to verify it is in good financial standing with the Government of the District of Columbia.

For more information, visit District of Columbia Office of Planning.