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Fiscal Year 26 Growth Agenda

Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her economic growth agenda that will be included in her Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

Our RFK

Stay informed about the ongoing progress of the RFK redevelopment project.

Housing in Downtown Program

Housing in Downtown Program Expected to Support District in Reaching 90% of the Goal to Add 15,000 Residents Downtown by 2028

Raising the Bar for Housing

Learn about the successes and lessons learned from DC’s housing goals.

FY25 Economic Development Return on Investment Accountability Report

Learn more about the return on Mayor Bowser’s investments in FY25 and over the last ten years.

Office to Anything Program

Mayor Bowser Launches “Office to Anything” Program to Activate Vacant and Underutilized Office Spaces into New Commercial Uses

Vitality Fund

The Vitality Fund is now open and accepting applications — we encourage you to apply.

Featured Services

Grant Opportunities

View grant opportunities from DMPED and agencies within the Deputy Mayor's cluster.

Employment and Internship Opportunities

https://dmped.dc.gov/release/recruitment-notice-director-business-and-economic-developmentExplore...

Development Opportunities and Solicitations

We periodically issue solicitations for real estate development partners and services.

Procurement Opportunities and Forms

Discover new contracting and procurement opportunities and view the required forms.

Locate and Grow Your Business

Learn about the incentives available to businesses that relocate or grow within DC.

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May 21 2026

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 25, District Government will observe the Memorial Day...

May 18 2026

The Bowser Administration Announces Grant Fund for two neighborhood grants

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development...

May 18 2026

Mayor Bowser Releases Key Findings from New Study and Strategic Plan to Grow DC’s Retail Market and Deliver Economic Opportunity

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for...

May 14 2026

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Community Park at Skyland Town Center, Delivering Another Win at Historic Ward 7 Redevelopment

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community members, District leaders...

May 7 2026

DMPED Releases Capitol Hill Construction Impact Grant Program to Support Small Businesses Affected by Local Construction

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and...

Dec 23 2025

DMPED Digest - December 2025 Edition

Letter from the Deputy Mayor Happy Holidays! As we close out 2025, we’re...

Nov 26 2025

DMPED Digest - November 2025 Edition

Letter from the Deputy Mayor Happy Thanksgiving from DMPED This holiday season, we pause to...

Sep 18 2025

DMPED Digest - September 2025 Edition

Letter from the Deputy Mayor Yesterday marked a historic day for our city. We passed two...

Aug 7 2025

DMPED Digest - August 2025 Edition

Letter from the Deputy Mayor Last week was a huge win for DC! The DC Council passed...

May 29 2025

DMPED Digest - May 2025 Edition

Letter from the Deputy Mayor This week, Mayor Bowser unveiled Grow DC, her Fiscal Year...

May 13 2026

Mayor Bowser to Cut Ribbon on New Community Park at Skyland Town Center, Delivering Another Win at Historic Ward 7 Redevelopment

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, May 14 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join...

Feb 20 2026

Mayor Bowser to Hold Situational Update on the Potomac Interceptor Break

(Washington, DC) – Today, Friday, February 20 at 3:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water...

Feb 10 2026

Mayor Bowser to Show Love to DC’s Seniors at Annual Valentine’s Event

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, February 11, at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the...

Sep 25 2025

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of V-Tech Solutions and Grand Opening of the Holt Building

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, September 26 at 1 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join...

Sep 4 2024

Mayor Bowser to Announce First Projects to Receive Support from DC’s Housing in Downtown Program

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, September 5 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce the...

Mar 12 2026

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Development Manager (Real Estate)

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Development Manager (Real Estate) Job ID: 31843 Open To:...

Mar 6 2026

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Contract Compliance Officer

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Contract Compliance Officer Agency Title: Director of Contracts, Procurements...

Feb 18 2026

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Program Manager (Downtown)

Agency Title: Program Manager (Downtown) Job ID: 31644 Date Open: 2/18/2026 Date Close: 3/4/2026...

Jan 5 2026

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Attorney Advisor

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Attorney Advisor Job ID: 31202 Open to: Public Open Period...

Sep 29 2025

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Economic Policy and Data Analyst

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Agency Title: Economic Policy and Data Analyst Job ID: 30471 Date Open: 9/...

Aug 31 2020

Notice of Second Emergency Rulemaking - August 31, 2020

THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF SECOND EMERGENCY...

Mar 24 2020

Notice of Emergency Rulemaking - March 24, 2020

THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF EMERGENCY RULEMAKING...

Sep 6 2018

Mayor Bowser taps Marathon Foundation to manage DC Inclusive Innovation Fund

Technical.ly DC by Michelai Graham Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office announced...

Jul 18 2018

Bowser Breaks Ground on Affordable Apartments for Ward 4 Seniors

Washington Informer On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the groundbreaking of Abrams...

Jun 14 2018

Massive redevelopment coming to former Walter Reed Army Medical Center site in Northwest

Washington Post by Michele Lerner The former Walter Reed Army Medical Center site, a 66-acre...

Jun 5 2018

Planet Word Museum breaks ground at historic Franklin School

By Ellen Schneider – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal Dignitaries...

Jun 1 2018

Veterans Housing Breaks Ground in D.C.

Apartment Finance Today by Christine Serlin Community members broke ground on a development for...

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development - DMPED

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

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John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 317, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-6365
Fax: (202) 727-6703
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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FY26 Washington, DC Global Soft Landing

FY26 Washington, DC Global Soft Landing
Request for Applications (RFA)
Release Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
RFA ID No: DMPED–FY26–BD–LO–GSL