Valley Public Radio – 2025
To increase public understanding of the economic and equity issues in Fresno and the broader region.
Fresno Community Development Financial Institution – 2024
To strengthen the collaboration of Fresno’s small business providers and improve business development for entrepreneurs of color.
Inland Empire Community Foundation – 2024
To support a community-driven collaborative that improves economic conditions for low-income residents in San Bernardino, through an entity such as Just San Bernardino Collaborative.
Ecological Farming Association – 2024
To support the Central Coast Resilient Food Systems community of practice in Monterey County, through an entity such as the California Food Policy Council.
El Pajaro Community Development Corporation – 2024
To support BIPOC farmers and food entrepreneurs to expand access to markets and improve long-term economic viability in Salinas and surrounding communities in Monterey County.
Inland Empire Community Foundation – 2024
To support learning around community ownership models and strategies for the Inland Empire.
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation – 2024
For general operating support.
Inland Empire Community Foundation – 2024
To support IEGO as a new economic development 501(c)(3) organization, furthering strategies for sustainable regional economic development in key industries like cybersecurity, AI, and clean technology, and support narrative work within the Inland Empire.
Inland Empire Labor Institute – 2024
To support economic mobility and multiracial solidarity strategies in the Inland Empire.
Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland Southern California – 2024
To support a small business development program for low and moderate-income residents of San Bernardino.