GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF)
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Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF)

Administered by Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) · District of Columbia

BENEFIT
25% credit
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1DC-based businesses acquiring commercial property
  • 2Business must own and occupy property for at least 7 years
  • 3Up to $300,000 or 25% of sale price, whichever is less
  • 4Must complete mandatory three-part training program

Eligible Project Types

CommercialSmall Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF) is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF) compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.