WE FUND
YOUR
BACK
OFFICE
$2M INVESTMENT EAST OF THE RIVER
Many business owners and entrepreneurs in the DMV region are starting from the short end of the 81x racial wealth gap. They are launching businesses powered by vision, determination, and hard work — but often without the capital needed to grow.
As a result, these entrepreneurs are forced to wear many hats and frequently exhaust their personal finances just to get their ventures off the ground. Without traditional banking relationships or access to “friends and family” capital — which is a key source of early startup funding — they face additional barriers. In many cases, the people in their personal networks are also historically financially marginalized, making it difficult to raise the early capital that many businesses rely on.
The DCCDC BOSSTANK Pilot is designed to help break this cycle. The program invests in Back Office Support Systems that help small businesses scale by strengthening their operations, improving financial readiness, and preparing them for traditional lending, contracting, and procurement opportunities.
Selected businesses will receive professional back-office support from our team of Business Advisory and Service Experts (BASE), helping them build the operational foundation needed to grow and compete in the marketplace.
DCCDC is hiring BASE contractors to provide professional services to our cohort of BOSSTANK businesses. This serves the dual purpose of helping East of the River businesses scale, and provides work for East of the River Residents during these challenging economic times.
DCCDC BOSSTANK is launching in partnership with the National Bankers Association Foundation (NBAF), a national network of minority depository institutions (MDIs) and community banks that has been looking to expand banking access in communities like Ward 7 and 8. Support is provided by Health Equity Fund, a component fund of the Greater Washington Community Foundation.
At the end of the cohort participants will compete in the DCCDC BOSSTANK pitch competition and gain access to NBAF’s network of MDIs, and finance sector partners which will provide entrepreneurs with access to invaluable exposure, expertise, and relationships within the banking community.
Click here to read to read the DCCDC BOSSTANK feature blog on the GWCF website.
Click here for more about National Bankers Association Foundation.
HERE
TO SEE
YOU SHINE
• Strategic Planning
• Administration
• Accounting + Bookkeeping
• Marketing + Communications
• Biz Dev + Procurement
• Legal Support
• HR + Systems
• IT Support
FUND YOUR BACK OFFICE
VIRTUAL INFO SESSION: Wednesday, March 18 | 6pm
We strongly advise all businesses interested receiving BOSSTANK services to attend our virtual information session.
Here you will receive key details about the funding opportunity, application process, eligibility requirements, and be able to ask clarify questions during Q&A.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 31 | 11:59PM
DCCDC BOSSTANK is seeking small businesses, in Ward 7 and Ward 8 to participate in a one-year intensive program that provides selected businesses with strategic professional services that increase revenue and scale operations.
Selected participants must commit to weekly in-person work-days, 9am-5pm at our local Ward 7 or 8 Hub.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Must be a for-profit business
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Business must be registered in Ward 7 or Ward 8 of Washington, DC
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Business entity must be registered with the DC Dept of Licensing & Consumer Protection (DLCP)
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Must have been a registered business entity for more than 1 year and qualify for the Startup Stage (13-36 months minimum in operation) or Early-Growth stage (36 months or more in business) as of the application deadline, March 22nd, 2026.
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Annual gross revenue minimum of $50,000
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Annual gross revenue maximum of $1,000,000
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Between 1-10 employees or contractors (including owner-operators)
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Open to all industries; priority consideration for high-impact industries.
CALL FOR CONTRACTORS
VIRTUAL INFO SESSION: Wednesday, March 18 | 7pm
We strongly advise all contractors and consultants interested in providing professional services to our BOSSTANK businesses attend our virtual information session.
Here you will receive key details about the funding opportunity, application process, eligibility requirements, and be able to ask clarify questions during Q&A.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 31nd 2026 at 11:59PM
DCCDC BOSSTANK is seeking experienced contractors to provide direct hands on, professional back-office support to selected East of the River business owners. We seek consultants qualified in the areas of Bookkeeping, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Administrative Assistance, Marketing, Communications, Business Development/Procurement, Legal Support, HR, Systems, Information Technology, etc. to work to perform essential business functions, as a back office agent the supporting growth and scalability of our BOSSTANK businesses.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Preference given to contractors in DC Wards 7 or 8.
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Must have a minimum of 3 years of contracting/consulting experience
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Must be an experienced professional with field expertise.
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Ability to work with diverse businesses across various industries.
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Must be able to complete and submit regular reports.
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Can commit to an anticipated 10-20 hours per week, and a minimum of 2 full days in office per month, 9am-5pm, in office at our Ward 7 & 8 Office HUB.
All project work will be pre-scoped and approved. Compensation structure will be discussed during the interview and finalized during the contract scoping process. Contractors will submit proposed service fees and rates at the time of application.