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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.

Housing Stabilization Grants

Mayor Bowser and DMPED launched the Housing Stabilization Grants to provide COVID-19 related relief to District housing providers. The application period for the Housing Stabilization Grant is now closed.

DC's Comeback Plan

Every five years, the District of Columbia updates its economic development strategy. The strategy is a tool for identifying challenges and opportunities, setting goals and priorities, guiding action and investments, and aligning stakeholders to achieve a shared vision.

Homeownership

Mayor Bowser, DMPED and the Black Homeownership Strike Force (BHSF) announced a new goal to make 20,000 additional Black DC residents homeowners by 2030. The Strike Force also published a report. View the report here.

FY23 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 2023. Program details and updates will be added here as they become available. Check here for Program details.

FY23 Event Support Programs

October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
While we continue to take all precautions to protect public health during the ongoing pandemic, DC is open! Events play an important role of making DC a wonderful place to live, visit and provide economic impact to local businesses and entrepreneurs. As such, they are a critical part of our economic recovery. In FY23, Mayor Bowser will continue to provide resources to support events that benefit DC communities. See below for an overview of programs and initiatives. Information about forthcoming programs will be posted here as it...

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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

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.

Programs and Initiatives

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Jan 15 2023

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Join Her at the Coalition for Peace’s 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade

Mayor Bowser asks them to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by signing...

Jan 13 2023

Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon on New Home for Spice Suite

Business Owners are Encouraged to Apply for Second Round of the Commercial Property Acquisition...

Jan 9 2023

Mayor Bowser Unveils DC’s Comeback Plan

First Vitality Fund applicant expands downtown DC headquarters with 13-year lease commitment.

Dec 21 2022

Bowser Administration Releases New Tool to Achieve 12,000 Affordable Unit Goals in Areas in Greatest Need of Affordable Housing

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

Dec 19 2022

Mayor Bowser and DC Housing Authority Leaders Cut the Ribbon on Long-Awaited Northwest One

Northwest One Is the First On-Site New Communities Initiative Building to Welcome Residents Back...

Sep 10 2019

DMPED's Closer: August Edition 2019

Kicking Off 202Creates in the District! September means one thing: 202Creates! In case you missed...

Aug 2 2019

DMPED's Closer: July Edition 2019

36,000 Housing Units by 2025

Jul 1 2019

DMPED's Closer: June Edition 2019

Farewell, Brian Kenner!

Jun 3 2019

DMPED's Closer: May Edition 2019

June Housing Bloom

Apr 1 2019

DMPED's Closer: March Edition 2019

Our #FairShotBudget This month, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020)...

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

May 24 2018

Bowser Administration to Break Ground on Affordable Housing for Formerly Homeless Veterans on Walter Reed

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May 16 2018

Deputy Mayor Kenner to Break Ground on 191 Multi-Family Apartments in Ward 7

CONTACT: Chanda Washington [email protected] 202-340-6318 Jessica Carroll [email protected]

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

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]

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Agency Performance

Great Streets Retail Lunchtime Q&A Session - January 25, 2022

Last Date:

Please join the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development's Great Streets Team for a retail lunchtime questions and answers session on the FY2022 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant. This questions and answers session will focus on the FY22 Great Streets Small Retail Grant Application which opened on December 10, 2021.