Project Overview
Program delivery and digital support for returning citizens building small businesses in DC.
The Challenge
- Short program timeline for onboarding and execution
- Participants faced systemic barriers
- Needed grantmaking infrastructure and coaching capacity quickly
Our Approach & Key Contributions
Custom Coaching and Development Plans
Designed and delivered one-on-one business coaching for each participant, focused on their unique skills, needs, and aspirations.
→ 100% of participants completed tailored business plans
Cohort-Led Learning and Sociocratic Facilitation
Facilitated participant-led group workshops using consensus-based decision-making to prioritize content.
→ Workshops led by and for returning citizen entrepreneurs
Subgrant Proposal Process & Resource Hub
Created a streamlined subgrant process and resource hub in Notion to support proposal development, submission, and follow-up.
→ $50,000 awarded across customized proposals
Tools & Technologies
Outcomes & Results
Program supported 8 returning citizens in developing viable business proposals and building long-term connections to DC's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
100% of participants completed plans; workshops led to funded services
Key Metrics
Client Testimonial
"At the time, I don't think I fully realized how important your support was, even though I was greatly grateful. Thinking back today, I see how wonderful it was that you believed in Flolango and supported a small vision still trying to find its niche. Your belief in our vision has been instrumental in our growth‚ I greatly appreciate everything you've done for us. We are thankful and always will be."
— FLOLANGO, Founder, Flolango, Makeup x Poetry
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