Washington, DC (STL.News) During Small Business Week, Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded a total of $5.2 million in grants to 13 businesses through the?DC Local Equity, Access, and Preservation Funds (DC LEAF) program. This investment continues the Bowser Administration’s work to improve food access, create new employment opportunities, and stimulate economic development in the District.
“We invest in local businesses because they are the backbone of our economy, they are trusted and valued community partners, and they represent the dreams and aspirations of our residents,” said Mayor Bowser. “We are proud to support entrepreneurs that step up to help us build a more inclusive and diverse economy, and these LEAF grants represent a $5 million investment in our DC values.”
DC LEAF incorporates three separate solicitations: the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, the Nourish DC Fund,…
