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Vitality Fund is a grant from the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) that funds established companies relocating to or significantly expanding their presence in Washington, DC through a multi-year, performance-based incentive program.
Recipients must commit to at least 15,000 square feet of commercial space for five or more years, create a minimum of 30 new jobs over three years, and make capital improvements of at least $2 million. Awards range from $500,000 to over $3,000,000. The submission deadline for 2026 is July 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants are established for-profit companies making substantial DC commitments.
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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development DMPED's March Madness 2024 DMPED's March Madness 2023 District of Columbia Disparity Study District of Columbia Small Business Census Housing in Downtown Program New Communities Initiative Office-to-Anything Program Opportunity Zones in Washington, DC Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Development Opportunities and Solicitations Procurement Opportunities and Forms Employment and Internship Opportunities Locate and Grow Your Business Executive and Senior Staff Open Government and FOIA - DMPED Employment and Internship Request a Meeting with the Deputy Mayor Opened: February 6, 2026 at 4PM EST Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026 at 4PM EST 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. General Eligibility Requirements: The general requirements to be considered eligible to apply for this program are below.
Please see the RFA linked in the “Resource” section at the bottom of the page for further details regarding eligibility. Occupy or intend to occupy commercial space in Washington, DC, with preference for applicants that will occupy at least 15,000 square feet of office space for at least five (5) years.
Preference will also be given to applicants occupying space within the central business district (the Vitality Fund Target Area ). Planning to create new jobs at the occupied space, with a preference for applicants that intend to create at least 30 jobs over a three-year period.
Planning to make significant capital improvements to the occupied space, with a preference for applicants that intend to invest at least $2 million in improvements. Preference will be given to established companies in the following high-growth industry sectors, specifically the industry subsectors, though companies otherwise meeting the eligibility criteria for the Vitality Fund may be eligible.
Applicants may be for-profit or non-profit entities. Consulting and Business Services Communications and Design All recipients of a Vitality Fund grant must commit to the following requirements: Require employees, in the aggregate, to be on-site at the location for at least 50% of their work hours.
Implement or participate in a workforce development program that offers DC residents opportunities for training or employment within the business or the industry in which it operates; OR commit to spending at least 5% of its total annual contracting with businesses eligible for certification as local business enterprises.
If award is greater than $300,000, comply with First Source requirement that 51% of new hires be District of Columbia residents. If your company is actively considering relocation or expansion, and meets the general eligibility requirements, please complete the Vitality Fund Eligibility Intake Form to begin the process.
Please review the FY26 Vitality Fund RFA for full details regarding eligibility, the application process, and program requirements. After completing the Vitality Fund Eligibility Intake Form , applicants will be notified by email within one week if they are eligible to apply.
DMPED Business Development Email: [email protected] FY26 Vitality Fund Request for Applications (RFA) Vitality Fund Eligibility Intake Form FY26 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Google Translate Disclaimer
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Established companies relocating to or expanding in DC committing to at least 15,000 sq ft of commercial space for 5+ years, creating 30+ new jobs over 3 years, and making capital improvements of $2M+. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 - $3,000,000+ Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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