Status: OPEN

Opened: February 6, 2026 at 4PM EST
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026 at 4PM EST

Introduction: 
The Vitality Fund is a multi-year, performance-based incentive that supports large, established companies relocating to or expanding in Washington, DC. The program encourages job creation, capital investment, and long-term occupancy of commercial office space, with a focus on diversifying DC’s economy and supporting Downtown revitalization.

General Eligibility Requirements:  
The general requirements to be considered eligible to apply for this program are below. Please see the RFA linked in the “Resource” section at the bottom of the page for further details regarding eligibility.

• Occupy or intend to occupy commercial space in Washington, DC, with preference for applicants that will occupy at least 15,000 square feet of office space for at least five (5) years. Preference will also be given to applicants occupying space within the central business district (the Vitality Fund Target Area).
• Planning to create new jobs at the occupied space, with a preference for applicants that intend to create at least 30 jobs over a three-year period.
• Planning to make significant capital improvements to the occupied space, with a preference for applicants that intend to invest at least $2 million in improvements.
• Preference will be given to established companies in the following high-growth industry sectors, specifically the industry subsectors, though companies otherwise meeting the eligibility criteria for the Vitality Fund may be eligible. Applicants may be for-profit or non-profit entities.
  • Consulting Services
    • HQs
    • Consulting and Business Services 
  • Communications and Design 
    • Marketing 
    • Electronic Media 
  • Education and Research 
    • Research Organizations 
  • Life Sciences 
    • Health Technology 
  • Technology 
    • Cybersecurity 
    • Artificial Intelligence 
    • Financial Technology 

Program Requirements:
All recipients of a Vitality Fund grant must commit to the following requirements:

• Require employees, in the aggregate, to be on-site at the location for at least 50% of their work hours.
• Implement or participate in a workforce development program that offers DC residents opportunities for training or employment within the business or the industry in which it operates; OR commit to spending at least 5% of its total annual contracting with businesses eligible for certification as local business enterprises.
• If award is greater than $300,000, comply with First Source requirement that 51% of new hires be District of Columbia residents.

How to Apply:

If your company is actively considering relocation or expansion, and meets the general eligibility requirements, please complete the Vitality Fund Eligibility Intake Form to begin the process. Please review the FY26 Vitality Fund RFA for full details regarding eligibility, the application process, and program requirements.

After completing the Vitality Fund Eligibility Intake Form, applicants will be notified by email within one week if they are eligible to apply.

Point of Contact
DMPED Business Development
Phone: (202) 727-6365
Email: [email protected]

Resources: 
FY26 Vitality Fund Request for Applications (RFA) 
Vitality Fund Eligibility Intake Form
FY26 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Vitality Fund One Pager