Vitality Fund
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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.
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