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Commercial Property Acquisition Fund

Commercial Property Acquisition Fund

Helps startup and industry teams with commercialization support for Commercial Property Acquisition Fund in built environment.

OpenDC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic DevelopmentUnited StatesEligible in District of Columbia

The Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF) is a Washington, DC government initiative administered by City First Enterprises (CFE) on behalf of the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). The programme provides down-payment assistance grants to DC-based businesses purchasing commercial property in the District for owner-occupancy. The programme operates on …

Provides down-payment assistance grants of up to $300,000 to DC-based businesses purchasing commercial property for owner-occupancy in the District.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1.5M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: dmped.dc.gov