Mayor Bowser Announces New Round of Safe Commercial Corridors Grants
Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new round of Safe Commercial Corridors grants, providing $2 million to support safety initiatives along commercial corridors in all eight wards of the District.
The Safe Commercial Corridors program provides grants of up to $250,000 to business improvement districts (BIDs), neighborhood organizations, and other eligible entities to implement safety measures along commercial corridors. These measures can include:
- Increased lighting
- Surveillance cameras
- Pedestrian safety improvements
- Crime prevention programs
“Our commercial corridors are the heart of our communities, and we want to make sure they are safe and welcoming places for everyone,” said Mayor Bowser. “These grants will help us implement important safety measures that will make our corridors safer for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.”
The Safe Commercial Corridors program is part of Mayor Bowser’s broader efforts to make the District a safer city. Other initiatives include:
- Expanding the use of body-worn cameras by police officers
- Investing in crime prevention programs
- Working with community organizations to address the root causes of crime
The deadline to apply for Safe Commercial Corridors grants is March 10, 2023. For more information, visit the website of the District Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) at www.dslbd.dc.gov.
Here are some details about the grant program:
- Who is eligible? Business improvement districts (BIDs), neighborhood organizations, and other eligible entities.
- How much funding is available? $2 million
- What is the maximum grant amount? $250,000
- What can the grants be used for? Safety measures along commercial corridors, such as increased lighting, surveillance cameras, pedestrian safety improvements, and crime prevention programs.
- What is the deadline to apply? March 10, 2023
For more information, visit the website of the District Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) at www.dslbd.dc.gov.
Mayor Bowser Announces New Round of Safe Commercial Corridors Grants
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