Washington Area Community Investment Fund
We provide lending small business advisory services, and signature programs like the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund and the DC Employee Ownership Initiative.
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Mission
Established in 1987, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s mission is to promote equity and economic opportunity in underserved neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. region. Our mission is driven by three strategic pillars: inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth building, and equitable economic development. This is fulfilled by providing access to capital products and services, and capacity building technical assistance to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.
Type of Organization
- Lending Organization
Locations Served
- Washington, DC
Key Programs and Initiatives
- DC Entrepreneurs of Color Fund
- DC Employee Ownership Initiative
Types of Offerings
- Entrepreneurial Training
- Matchmaking/networking opportunities
- 1 to 1 business advising
- Business incubation
- Certification assistance
- Technical Assistance
- Continuity and Sustainability Planning
Program Delivery
- In Person
- Virtual
- Hybrid (in person/virtual)
Members of the Black Community Served
- Immigrants
- Returning Citizens/Formerly incarcerated
- Women
- Veterans
- 65+/Senior Citizens
Locations of Members of the Black Community Served
- Low-income areas
- Low to moderate income areas
- Suburban areas
- Urban areas
Targeted Entrepreneur Segments
- Business Services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale & Retail Trade
- Accommodation & Food Services
- Transportation & Logistics
- Media & Publishing
- Health Care & Social Services
- Technology & Software Development
Business Stage
- Start Up : a young business that is just beginning to develop and determine a market fit.
- Stay Up : a business that has determined its market fit, but its product/service has not been validated nor has it achieved sustainability.
- Scale Up : a business that already validated its product in a market and has proven sustainable.
Cost of Programs
- Free
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