GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA five-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles

GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles (GLA) leads teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar electric systems for families with low incomes in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties, providing needed savings and giving area workers hands-on experience to find employment in the green-tech economy. Since opening in 2007, GRID Alternatives has helped over 2,000 families go solar throughout the Greater Los Angeles region. GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone, and its mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

Target Population: Opportunity Youth, Veterans, Formerly Incarcerated

Eligibility: Ability to lift 50lbs or more, fall into one of our target populations, desire and willingness to learn and start a career in renewable energy or related industries.

Industry/Positions: Renewable Energy, Solar

Transitional Duration: 3 months

Location(s): South Park, Los Angeles

Contact: (310) 735-9782

District/Area: City Council District 14, Service Planning Area 4

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Milestones

2018-2019: Project Grant Recipient*
2020: LA:RISE Partner
2021-2023: Growth Portfolio Member

*Past REDF program offering

Populations Served

Industries

Environmental Services

Location

California