Business Incentives
Doing business in Washington, DC has its obvious perks – highly educated labor supply, global accessibility, and connections to influencers and policymakers. Companies choosing the District can contribute to the stable and diverse economy by optimizing their growth potential with the city’s attractive financial incentives.
You may be eligible for a range of incentives designed to support your growth and expansion. These incentives can include tax credits, grants, rebates, certifications, and access to special capital improvement financing. Exploring the additional benefits offered by the District allows you to tap into opportunities for investment in areas such as technology, sustainability, workforce development, housing, and retail.
At WDCEP, we are here to guide you in finding the right economic incentives that align with your business objectives, helping you make the most of available resources. Together, we can create jobs, contribute to the District’s economic vitality, and build an even stronger and more sustainable future for Washington, DC.
Top Incentives
For a comprehensive list, visit Business Incentives.
- Vitality Fund. A performance-based grant that helps attract and retain high-growth companies in Washington, DC. It supports firms that create jobs, invest in office space, and commit to a strong in-person presence—boosting innovation, employment, and downtown vibrancy across the District.
- Growth Fund. Businesses that don’t meet the thresholds for Vitality Fund, may be eligible for Growth Fund. While Vitality Fund serves as our corporate business attraction tool for larger established companies, the Growth Fund targets smaller companies and start-ups looks to relocate or expand in DC.
- DC Venture Capital Program. The DC Venture Capital Program fuels the next generation of Washington, DC innovation—investing up to $26 million in early-stage tech companies and unlocking at least $52 million in total capital through public-private partnerships. Managed by K Street Capital, the program connects high-potential founders with the funding, networks, and momentum they need to grow in the nation’s capital.
- Office To Anything Program. The Office‑to‑Anything Program invites developers to reimagine under-utilized office buildings in central Washington, DC by offering up to a 15-year property tax freeze for conversions to vibrant non-residential uses—like retail, hotels, entertainment or upgraded office space
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