CA RISE — California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise
Funds social enterprises in California building inclusive businesses and support for workers facing barriers.
About
CA RISE, short for the California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise, sits under the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Launched in 2023, it is described as the state's first statewide capital and capacity-building investment in employment social enterprises.
The program issued one-time grants of $100,000 to $500,000 to employment social enterprises, meaning for-profit or no…
Max award$500K
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: One-off.