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DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development

Administers economic development programs in Washington, DC, supporting business growth, neighborhood revitalization, and workforce opportunities.

United Statesdmped.dc.gov
Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs5
Active grants1
Total grants2
About

DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED) is Washington, DC's economic development office inside District government. It supports business attraction, neighborhood revitalization, and commercial corridor investment across the city.

Its grant side centers on cash support and performance-based incentives for small businesses, technology companies, and commercial prop…

Programs & grants under this funder
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund

Backs Washington, District of Columbia businesses with down-payment help for purchasing commercial premises.

1 grant
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund
Open
$1.5M pool·Rolling submission
DC Global Soft Landing

Offers practical support for international entrepreneurs and startups entering Washington, District of Columbia.

Great Streets Initiative

Funds commercial revitalization for small businesses in designated Washington, District of Columbia corridors.

Technology Ecosystem Fund

Supports technology startup creation, incubation, and growth in Washington, District of Columbia.

Vitality Fund

Supports large employers expanding or relocating to Washington, District of Columbia through investment-linked incentives.

1 grant
Vitality Fund
Closed
— pool
Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: dmped.dc.gov