Community Quarterback Grant

Applications are now being accepted for our Community Quarterback Grant, designed to support nonprofits in their role as “community quarterbacks,” working to strengthen their small business ecosystem.

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Now Accepting Applications for ELEVATE

ELEVATE Cohort VI is designed specifically to ignite, empower, and support the next generation of local entrepreneurial leaders. 

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NEW RESOURCE: DCAP Playbook

A roadmap for cities and regions looking to activate anchor institutions as engines of equitable economic growth.

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2025 Impact Report

2025 was a defining year for The Coalition, and we’re proud to share what we accomplished together.

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DCSmallBizHelp.com

Your one-stop resource hub to help plan, start, and grow your small business.

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DC Community Anchor Partnership

The DC Community Anchor Partnership (DCAP) is a collaborative committed to leveraging their operations to advance equitable economic development in the District of Columbia.

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DC Landlord Partnership Fund

The District of Columbia is facing a severe shortage of affordable housing and a shortage of landlords willing to lease affordable units to households with histories of homelessness.

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The Coalition (formerly CNHED)

We leverage our cross-sector network and convening power to advance innovative community economic development solutions that address the inequity of under-resourced communities in the District of Columbia.

We Listen.

We bring together practitioners, residents, elected officials and others to understand the challenges facing the field.

We Interpret.

We brainstorm comprehensive strategies to address these challenges inclusive of research, policy change, community engagement, and programmatic initiatives.

We Innovate.

We design and implement holistic, systems change solutions encompassing research, public policy, community engagement, capacity building, and high-impact initiatives.

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Recent News & Updates

January 11, 2026

Stories of Impact: Monica and Peter Scott

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January 11, 2026

Stories of Impact: Ronette Slamin

Ronnie moved to DC six years ago with her family, looking to build a life and a career, in the District where access to affordable housing is one of the largest issues communities face.
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Upcoming Events

Event Details

February 18, 2026

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Greater Voice for Small Business Working Group Meeting

Promoting equal access to contracting and procurement opportunities by local small businesses.

Greater Voice for Small Business Working Group
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February 25, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Housing Committee Meeting

Coordinating CNHED’s housing priorities across the Continuum of Housing and synthesizing information from all the housing-affiliated Working Groups and Projects.

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