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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

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.

ObviouslyDC

Washington, DC is a resilient city that pivots and grows in the face of challenges. We will continue to be the best city in the world to do business, bring big ideas to life, and set the standard for inclusive prosperity.

Small Business Census Square graphic October 2024 with QR code

DC Small Business Census

Between April and the end of the summer of 2024, DC government is conducting a census of DC-headquartered small businesses to better understand who makes up our small business community and ensure that DC is a place where small business owners of all backgrounds can thrive. Click for more information.

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

36,000 New Homes by 2025

Mayor Bowser and Community Members Mark Significant Milestone: 36,000 New Homes by 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.

Featured Services

Procurement Opportunities and Forms

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

Grant Opportunities

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

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Explore employment and internship opportunities with us.

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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Dec 16 2024

Mayor Bowser Launches $26 Million Fund to Drive New Venture Capital Investments to DC-Based Start-Ups

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the DC Venture Capital Program, a new $26...

Dec 15 2024

Mayor Bowser to Launch $26 Million DC Venture Capital Fund

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, December 16 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will launch the $26 million...

Dec 12 2024

Mayor Bowser Awards $7 Million in Grants to Support Local Businesses and Strengthen DC’s Neighborhood Corridors

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) recipients of...

Nov 21 2024

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on The Asberry, the First On-Site Building Delivered at Historic Barry Farm–Hillsdale

Mayor Bowser, DMPED, DCHA, POAH, and Community Partners Mark Next Chapter of Barry Farm...

Oct 25 2024

Mayor Bowser Awards $1.8 Million to 17 Local Businesses Through the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund

The fund is designed to level the playing field, ensuring that entrepreneurs who often face...

Aug 7 2024

DMPED Newsletter - August 7, 2024

Achieving a Mixed-Use Downtown

May 1 2024

DMPED Newsletter - May 1, 2024

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

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 first...

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 and...

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] Richard...

Jan 29 2019

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

Jun 1 2018

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

CONTACT: Chanda Washington [email protected] - (202) 727-6698

Oct 22 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Resource Allocation Officer

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Resource Allocation Officer Open Date: October 22, 2024 Close Date: November 22...

Oct 4 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Director of Economic Policy and Business Development

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Director of Economic Policy and Business Development Open Date: October 4,...

Jul 29 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Special Assistant

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Special Assistant Announcement Number: 27064 Position Title: Special Assistant...

Jul 12 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Special Assistant

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Special Assistant Job ID: 26905 Open To: Public Open Period:...

Jul 2 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Attorney Advisor

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Attorney Advisor Job ID: 26779 Open To: Public Opening Period:...

Aug 31 2020

Notice of Second Emergency Rulemaking - August 31, 2020

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

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

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

Jun 1 2018

Veterans Housing Breaks Ground in D.C.

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

DMPED Real Estate Project Pipeline

The DMPED Real Estate Project Pipeline provides our stakeholders with real time updates on the status of real estate projects located across the District of Columbia.

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]