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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.

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

DC Venture Capital Fund Program

Mayor Bowser has launched the DC Venture Capital Program, a new $26 million fund designed to make equity investments in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage tech companies based in Washington, D.C.
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025

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 Business Funding Opportunities

Various existing and new grant programs and procurement opportunities for DC businesses will be available through the DMPED cluster in fiscal year 2025. Program details and updates will be added here as they become available. Check here for Program details.

Building The Future: DC’s Economic Landscape

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) hosted “Building The Future: DC’s Economic Landscape,” an event highlighting the District’s approach to long-term economic vitality.

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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.

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Jun 10 2025

District of Columbia, Georgetown University and National Park Service Announce Agreement to Increase Public Waterfront Access along the Georgetown Waterfront

(Washington, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia (District), Georgetown...

Jun 2 2025

District Announces Wharf Bonds Are Fully Repaid, 15 Years Ahead of Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for...

May 5 2025

Mayor Bowser Unveils Transformational Growth Agenda for a Stronger DC

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her economic growth agenda that will...

Apr 30 2025

Mayor Bowser Announces $100 Million Investment in the Housing Production Trust Fund

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that her Fiscal Year 2026 budget...

Apr 17 2025

Mayor Bowser and Events DC Award $3.5 Million to Support Large Events that Bring More People to DC

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, the official convention and...

Jan 27 2025

Join us in Kicking off the Poplar Point Planning Process on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The District of Columbia (District) and the National Park Service (NPS) are excited to announce...

Aug 7 2024

DMPED Newsletter - August 7, 2024

Achieving a Mixed-Use Downtown Last month, we marked an important...

May 1 2024

DMPED Newsletter - May 1, 2024

Letter from Deputy Mayor Nina Albert Welcome to the District’s newsletter focused on...

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...

Jun 1 2018

Bowser Administration and Planet Word Museum to Break Ground on Franklin School

CONTACT: Chanda Washington [email protected] - (202) 727-6698 (WASHINGTON, DC) –...

Feb 10 2025

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Downtown Program Manager

RECRUITMENT NOTICE POSITION: Downtown Program Manager OPEN: February 10, 2025 CLOSED: Open...

Feb 10 2025

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Director of Marketing)

RECRUITMENT NOTICE POSITION: Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Director of Marketing) OPEN:...

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

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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
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Agency Performance

Growth Fund

Status: OPEN

Opened: June 6, 2025 at 4PM EST
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025, at 4PM EST

Introduction:
The Growth Fund focuses on providing grants to entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses that commit to establish or expand their presence in the District of Columbia by occupying commercial office space, including coworking space, and creating jobs in the District.
This program is intended to attract, grow and retain growth-stage startups in Washington, DC.