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The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) is offering $2,500–$5,000 relief grants to small businesses located near the Purple Line in Montgomery County. These funds are intended to help businesses experiencing disruption due to construction and transit changes. Grant amounts are based on demonstrated business need and available funding.


To qualify, businesses must:

  • Be located in Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Operate within ¼ mile radius of a Purple Line construction site
  • Submit a completed online application by the deadline

Application Deadline: July 7, 2026

How to Apply
Applicants can submit their materials by scanning the QR code OR via this link below: Purple Line Business Relief Grant - Montgomery County

About WACIF: WACIF (Washington Area Community Investment Fund), founded in 1987, is a long-standing Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Its mission is to expand economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs through access to capital, technical assistance, and community wealth-building strategies.

Learn more about WACIF and its mission HERE

For more information, contact WACIF via

Phone: 202-529-5505

Email: info@wacif.org