The Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (W8CIF), is a community-led place-based funding opportunity offering “grants-secured loans” to Ward 8 resident-entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
Grant secured loans are an innovative financial product developed by and for Black entrepreneurs in partnership with elected officials, DSLBD, and a small business focused CDFI.
W8CIF Application & Process
Applications are closed for W8CIF Round II.
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A Grant Review Committee (as nominated by Ward 8 community members), will select approximately 40-50 awardees, including the Youth Entrepreneurs Grantees, for approximately $800K in funding.
Do you know a Ward 8 Resident or Ward 8 Business Owner who is passionate about supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth in Ward 8?
Nominations for the Ward 8 Community Investment Fund’s Grant Review Committee are closed at this time please feel free to email future nominations to connect@dccdc.org​​
Virtual Information Sessions
DCCDC hosted weekly virtual information sessions every Thursday at 6pm for the Ward 8 Community Investment Fund.
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Thursday, June 6th at 6:00PM
Thursday, June 13th at 6:00PM
Thursday, June 20th at 6:00PM
Thursday, June 27th at 6:00PM
DCCDC Business Training Series
presented by InnovateDMV
Attend our 3 part training series to learn about essential business technologies, how to streamline your operations, and how you can use AI to enhance productivity and business growth.​​
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Thursday, November 7th at 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Thursday, November 14th at 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Thursday, November21st at 6:00PM - 7:00PM
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