Supporting Entrepreneurs.
Driving Equity and Opportunity.

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s (Wacif) mission is to increase equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities in the Washington, DC, area by investing knowledge, social, and financial capital in low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs. We offer a range of loans between $10,000 - $250,000. With decades of experience serving underinvested entrepreneurs, we understand the challenging aspects of the loan process and are here to help. With Wacif, you’ll find both a partner and a flexible lender that will work to find the best financing possible to fit your individual needs and goals.

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Creating meaningful change in communities

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s (Wacif) 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, and is fulfilled by providing access to capital products and services, and capacity-building technical assistance to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.