The third round of the Uptown Main Street COVID-19 Mini Grants is now open. These funds will be distributed to eligible small businesses located in the Uptown Main Street corridor. The awards, ranging between $500 to $1,000 each, are designed to cover part of the operational expenses small businesses had during 2021.
Deadline and Submission Instructions
Applications are due by midnight on Saturday June 12, 2021. Applications that are submitted late or are incomplete will not be considered. Complete applications can be filled online, sent by email, mailed to Uptown Main Street’s office or hand-delivered. Awards will be given based on the availability of funds and the strength of the applications.
UMS will provide one-on-one support for completion of the application upon request, email info@uptownmainstreet.org or text us at (202) 270-1461.
You can download a copy of the application in Mandarin here.
You can download a copy of the application in Korean here.
Please read this entire page carefully! / Por favor lea toda esta página detalladamente!
Apply online / Aplique en línea
Online applications are available in English and Spanish please follow the corresponding links to fill out the Google Form.
Las aplicaciones en línea están disponibles en español y en inglés. Por favor utilice el enlace correspondiente para aplicar.
All required documentation listed in the checklist at the end of the application must be submitted for the application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until documentation is complete.
Submit Your Application
Submit completed application materials online, by email to info@uptownmainstreet.org with the subject line “2021 UMS Mini Grants Program”, by mail, or hand-delivery to our office:
Uptown Main Street ATTN: UMS Small Grants Program 4618 14th Street NW - Third Floor Washington, DC 20011
