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Child at the daycare center provided by Southwest CDC
Children at a day care center, funded by the District's CareBuilders program and run by Southwest CDC in the District.

Welcome to the Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc (WACIF- pronounced "WAKE IF"). We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing loans and technical assistance for community and economic development in the DC metropolitan area.

Our current programs include capital and technical assistance for:
  • Child Care Providers
  • Affordable Housing Developers
  • Small Businesses
We are committed to building a bridge to better communities.

What's New at Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc
WACIF Launches New Loan Program

Master electrician Barrett T.Johnson, president of Niyyah Electrical contractors, LLC, has received the first loan under a pilot DC microloan program for companies that are DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs).

The program, which is operated by the Washington Area Community Investment Fund, provides low-interest loans up to $15,000 for DC CBEs and up to $25,000 for those located in commercial corridors designated by the Neighborhood Investment Program or with Main Streets Programs. Read more here.

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