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Vitality Fund

Vitality Fund

Offers research teams and institutions for Vitality Fund in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and built environment.

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

The Vitality Fund is a performance-based incentive programme administered by the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), designed to attract and retain large, established companies that commit to a substantial office presence in Washington, DC. The FY26 application cycle closes on 15 July 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Eligible sectors include consulting, communications …

Provides performance-based incentive grants to large companies committing to establish or expand DC office presence, create at least 30 jobs, and invest a minimum of $2 million in capital improvements.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
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.—

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