Year 2 of the C-DEE program saw record applications, awards, and state coverage.

Make sure to check out the Year 1 recap.

Community-Driven Economic Empowerment (C-DEE)

A pilot program of the Manchester NAACP and New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, aims to bring people of color together as a community to create resilient neighborhood businesses. 

The program, launched in January 2022, draws on the historic work of the Manchester NAACP in advocating for equal economic opportunities, and the Community Loan Fund’s experience delivering financing and coaching to help local businesses thrive.