Happy summer! I love this time of year in DC because traffic is easy, restaurant reservations are more easily made, and it’s a great time to connect with people, both personally and professionally! 
As Summer comes into full swing, DMPED continues to advance priorities that support economic growth for our businesses and residents.
Ready to learn how Opportunity Zones can drive investment and economic growth in DC? Join DMPED for an in-depth Opportunity Zones Public Webinar on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11 AM.
Register here: Opportunity Zones 2.0 Public Webinar
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development will host an in person Information Session for the FY26 Capitol Hill Construction Impact Grant Program. Please join us!
RSVP Here: Neighborhood Grants Information Session Registration
(Washington, DC) – The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced the launch of two grant programs: the Chinatown Lease Incentive Grant Program and the Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program. Together, these grants promote place-based economic vitality by supporting small businesses that secure long-term leases and contribute to neighborhood vibrancy through comm
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
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) today announced the release of the Capitol Hill Construction Impact Grant Program (CHCI), offering short-term financial support to small businesses affected by construction near Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Potomac Avenue SE, and along 8th Street SE.
View and download the FY25 Economic Development Return on Investment Accountability Report - April 24, 2026.
FY26 Capitol Hill Construction Impact Grant Program
Request for Applications (RFA)
Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
RFA ID No: DMPED-FY26-BD-LO-CHCI
Submissiond Deadline: Friday, June 12th 2026, 4:00PM ET
