Business Funding Opportunities

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

FY26 Growth Fund

Growth Fund supports entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses relocating to or expanding in Washington, DC. The program encourages job creation and filling commercial office space, with a focus on supporting growth-stage startups ready to scale.

STATUS: OPEN

Opened: February 6, 2026 at 4PM EST
Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026 at 4PM EST
For more information and to apply click here.

FY26 Vitality fund

The Vitality Fund is a multi-year, performance-based incentive that supports large, established companies relocating to or expanding in Washington, DC. The program encourages job creation, capital investment, and long-term occupancy of commercial office space, with a focus on diversifying DC’s economy and supporting Downtown revitalization.

STATUS: OPEN

Opened: February 6, 2026 at 4PM EST
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026 at 4PM EST
For more information and to apply click here.