Gowest Foundation

Program grant funds were obtained from the washington state department of commerce, pursuant to the u.s. Department of the treasury's coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds (slfrf) program. These funds were utilized to advance inclusive economic development by facilitating access to credit and capital for underserved entrepreneurs. The pilot program was intentionally designed to distribute grant funding in a manner that simultaneously supports credit-building for targeted recipients. By doing so, the initiative aims to strengthen the financial stability of individuals and small businesses in historically marginalized communities, fostering long-term economic resilience and upward mobility.