2026 H Street Main Street (HSMS) Small Business Grant Application

2026 H Street Main Street (HSMS) Small Business Grant Application
The FY26 Small BUsiness Grant supports stabilization, growth, and recovery efforts for small businesses along the H Street NE corridor.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants must:
- Operate an active, licensed business located within the H Street Main Street service area.
- Have no outstanding tax liens or legal judgments.
- Intend to stay open and operating for at least one (1) year after receiving funds.
- An Unique Entity ID Number (UEI) is REQUIRED to receive funding. If you do not have an UEI, please visit https://sam.gov/ to obtain an UEI Number BEFORE completing this application.
What can grant funds be used for?

Funds may be used for eligible business expenses such as:

• Payroll support (wages, benefits, rehiring employees)

• Rent and utilities

• Equipment or inventory purchases

• Marketing, advertising, and website development

• Storefront improvements or repairs

Funds may NOT be used for:

• Personal expenses

• Non-business-related debt

• Political or lobbying activities

You must submit:

• A completed application form

• A copy of your current Business License or Property Lease

• A completed IRS W-9 Form

• A recent photo of your storefront or business operations

Award amounts will be distributed equitably among all qualified submissions. In addition, awards are based on funding availability and alignment with program goals.

Awardees must complete a brief follow-up survey within 60 days of recieving he funds, describing how the money was used and the impact on their business.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:

Kesia Minor

Email: info@hstreet.org

Phone: 202-543-0161
- Legal Business Name
- DBA (Doing Business As)
  Type N/A if not applicable.
- Business Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Business Phone Number
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Business Email Address
  example@example.com
- Date Business Opened
  
  MonthDayYear
  Enter the date your business opened in the H Street Main Street service area.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  Please visit https://sam.gov/ to obtain an UEI Number before completing this application.
- Business Website
- Do you use Social Media?
- Which Platforms?
  
  Other
- Facebook Handle
- Instagram Handle
- Snapchat Handle
- Tiktok Handle
- LinkedIn Handle
- X Handle
- # of Full-Time Employees
- # of Part-Time Employees
- Type of Business
  
  Other
- Is Your Business:
  
  Other
- Local and Federal Government Certifications (check all that apply)
  
  Other
- Business Owner Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Business Owner Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Business Owner Email Address
  example@example.com
- Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply)
  
  Other
- Are you part of any of these populations? (check all that apply)
  
  Other
- Preferred Language
- Property Owner Name
- Property Owner Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Property Owner Email
  example@example.com
- Do you lease or own the property
- Lease Type
- Lease Expiration Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Square footage of your business?
- Rent Per Year
- Requested Grant Amount (USD)
- Describe how the funds will be used:
- How will these funds help your business?(Examples: retain or hire employees, grow revenue, improve services, stabilize operations)
- Briefly describe your business’s role in the community or how it supports local revitalization.
- Expected Outcomes (check all that apply)
  
  Other
- Valid Business License or Lease
  
  Cancelof
- Completed W9 Form
  
  Cancelof
- Recent Photo of Storefront
  
  Cancelof
- Certification
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