Core Initiatives

Equitable Development Fund strengthens the economic, social, and cultural foundations of communities by supporting disinvested and underresourced entrepreneurs, expanding access to opportunity, and advancing community led development. Explore our core initiatives.

Economic Empowerment

We expand access to business education, capital, and cooperative ownership models that build local wealth and economic power.

Organizational Sustainability

Investing in strong internal systems, leadership, and operational infrastructure to ensure long-term effectiveness and financial sustainability.

Community Development

Advancing community-led redevelopment efforts, emerging developers, and neighborhood-based projects that strengthen local capacity.

Community Impact

We strengthen economic mobility by expanding vendor access, improving public systems, and advancing research that supports accountable community development.

Program Portfolio

Cooperative Communities

A six-week cooperative business training program equipping historically excluded entrepreneurs with the skills to launch community-owned enterprises.

Hanover Creative

A creative-economy hub supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and community-based revitalization in Downtown Trenton.

Health, Sustainability & Resilence

We advance programs that support food access, green infrastructure, and environmental well-being.

Public Procurement

Expands access to public contracts for small businesses, locally rooted vendors, entrepreneurs, and other underresourced enterprises.

Housing &
Community Development

Supporting equitable development projects, emerging developers, and community-driven revitalization efforts across the region.

Resource Hub

Free toolkits, guides, templates, and research for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and policymakers.

Small Business Support &
Technical Assistance

Advisory services, business planning, financial literacy, and capacity-building for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Innovation, Culture & Community Well-Being

Advancing cultural cohesion, community pride, digital inclusion, and creative placemaking