Applications accepted May 17, 2027 – Jul. 2, 2027 for an October decision.
We are committed to helping individuals and communities overcome common barriers to economic mobility and generational wealth-building by increasing avenues to family wage jobs, entrepreneurship and small business ownership.
We prioritize organizations and programs that demonstrate elements of the following core mission and desired outcomes.
The mission of the organization prioritizes:
Increasing access to high-demand, family-wage jobs in trades, STEM, and green sectors
Job readiness for working-age individuals focused on improving skills, knowledge, and capabilities
Employment barriers through wrap-around services, mentoring, self-advocacy, etc.
Entrepreneurship and business ownership for underrepresented members of the community
The proposed project will result in:
Greater access to and readiness for high demand, family-wage jobs in high-demand fields
Reduced barriers to employment through wraparound services
Increased individual and generational wealth for those in poverty through small business ownership and entrepreneurship
Greater autonomy and advanced economic prosperity of individuals and families
Complete the online grant application. We do not accept paper or email applications. You will be asked to provide your project budget as well as the following financial documents:
Board approved statement of financial position (balance sheet) from the most recent fiscal year
Most recent itemized revenue and expense report (profit and loss statement)
Current operating budget