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.  

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FUND

STATUS: OPEN

Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the Council of the District of Columbia, are strategically investing up to $1.5 million in the Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF). Investment is subject to FY26 budget availability.

The Commercial Property Acquisition Fund is devised to provide down payment assistance through grants of up to $300,000 or 25% of the sale price, whichever is less, to eligible DC-based businesses looking to maintain and expand their operations to a physical presence by acquiring commercial property located in the District. The program is designed for business applicants to own and occupy the commercial property for at least 7 years.

City First Enterprises (CFE) is the grant administrator and main point of contact for this program. For questions or assistance regarding this grant program or application, please email cpaf@cfenterprises.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Application

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.

Webinar:
If you’re interested in learning more about the Growth Fund, join us for an informational webinar on March 12, from 12pm-1pm ET.
Register 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.