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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

Don't miss the upcoming Community Meeting on December 17.

Applications Open Now!!

Great Streets Retail Grant Program. DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant, and Emerging Retail Initiative.
Applications are open now.

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

Office to Anything Program

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

Gallery Place/Chinatown Taskforce

Residents, businesses, and stakeholders can share their ideas for Downtown with the Gallery Place/Chinatown Task Force and receive updates on other progress happening Downtown by visiting BeDowntown.dc.gov.

FY25 DMPED Budget Overview

View more information about the FY25 DMPED Budget Overview.

Featured Services

Grant Opportunities

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

Procurement Opportunities and Forms

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

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.

Locate and Grow Your Business

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

Upcoming Events

Jan 5 2026 - 10:30

Info Session: Locally Made Manufacturing: Minnesota Ave/Benning

Jan 5 2026 - 14:00

Info Session: Great Streets Retail and Emerging Retail Initiative: Brightwood/Kennedy St

Jan 5 2026 - 18:30

Public Surplus Hearing – 5760 - 5812 Georgia Ave and Old Engine Company 22

Latest

Dec 12 2025

K Street Capital and District of Columbia Announce Selected Fund Managers for the 2025 DC Venture Capital Program

WASHINGTON, DC (December 12 , 2025) – K Street Capital and the District of Columbia announced...

Nov 26 2025

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday and Throughout the Holiday Season

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Small and Local Business...

Nov 24 2025

Ahead of Small Business Saturday, Mayor Bowser Awards Grants to Support Local DC Businesses, Announces New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses

(Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of Small Business Saturday, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District...

Sep 30 2025

Mayor Bowser Previews Growth Agenda Legislation, Announces New Vitality Fund and Growth Fund Recipients

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser previewed legislation as part of her Growth...

Sep 26 2025

Bowser Administration Celebrates 25th Anniversary of V-Tech Solutions and Grand Opening of the Holt Building

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration joined V-Tech Solutions, Inc. 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...

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...

Jun 11 2024

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Strategies and Investments to Support a Vibrant Downtown DC

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 12 at 9 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver remarks...

Apr 11 2022

Bowser Administration to Cut Ribbon on 100% Affordable Housing Project in Mount Vernon Triangle

MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Natalia Vanegas (DMPED) – (202) 769-7751; [email protected]...

Jan 29 2019

MEDIA ADVISORY: District of Fashion Runway Show, Feb. 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2019...

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/...

Sep 22 2025

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Senior Housing Advisor

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Agency Title: Senior Housing Advisor Job ID: 30443 Date Open: 9/22/2025 Date...

Aug 13 2025

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Grants Management Specialist

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Grants Management Specialist Job ID: 30207...

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

Connect With Us
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]

Ask the Director

Public Surplus Hearing – 5760 - 5812 Georgia Ave and Old Engine Company 22

Last Date:

Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 10-801, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development will conduct a public surplus hearing regarding the following properties (collectively, the “Property”):