THIS IS A VIRTUAL ONLY INFORMATION SESSION SERIES AND DO NOT REQUIRE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET. HOWEVER, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

TO REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL INFO SESSION, PLEASE CLICK THE "ACCESS LINK" ABOVE or visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/x/ward8-community-investment-fund-grant-program-virtual-information-sessions-tickets-1497638710699

The Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (CIF) Grant Program is a DSLBD initiative created to enhance the ease of doing business through funding opportunities that support equitable access to capital and promote sustainable business growth and long-term success, specifically for Ward 8-based businesses operated by Ward 8 DC residents.

DSLBD intends to award between forty-three (43) and eighty-six (86) grants of up to $10,000 each from the $430,000 in available funding for FY25. All business expenses reimbursed by the FY25 Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant must have occurred between January 1, 2025 and July 17, 2025. In addition, FY25 Ward8CIF grant recipients will be expected to comply with reporting requirements ending on or around September 30, 2025.

Applications are due by August 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

To learn more about this funding opportunity and to apply, visit: dslbd.dc.gov.

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions:

Ward8 CIF - Virtual Info Session #1: Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12PM
Ward8 CIF - Virtual Info Session #2: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10 AM
Ward8 CIF - Virtual Info Session #3: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM

To register for these info sessions, click the link above or visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/x/ward8-community-investment-fund-grant-program-virtual-information-sessions-tickets-1497638710699

Ward 8 CIF Grant Program: Application Prep Office Hours