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

VITALITY FUND 
The Vitality Fund is a multi-year. performance-based grant program designed to 1) incentivize the relocation to, or expansion of companies who plan to occupy commercial office space in the District, with a preference for attraction to, or retention and expansion in the central business district (the “Vitality Fund Target Area”), and to 2) encourage job creation and investment in DC. Additional program information and preferences can be found by visiting here.

STATUS: Open
RFA Release Date: December 13, 2024
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025

DC VENTURE CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM
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, DC. The program prioritizes funding for businesses led by Black, women, immigrant, and socio-economically disadvantaged founders, addressing long-standing disparities in access to capital. For more information and to apply click here. 

STATUS: OPEN