A catalyst for employment social enterprises at key inflection points.

Our Growth Portfolio pairs a strategic grant investment with customized capacity building support for growth-minded ESEs to build capacity and fuel sustainable growth.

Together we work to:

Increase the number of individuals the enterprises can employ
Grow earned revenue and improve their overall financial sustainability
Strengthen the ability of employees and graduates to increase their earnings and advance in their careers.

Grant funding opportunities through our Growth Portfolio are open to employment social enterprises that are in REDF Community.

View the Growth Portfolio

The Impact

86%

of ESEs increased leadership capacity

67%

of ESEs increased financial sustainability

In Good Company

REDF invests in the most innovative and promising employment social enterprises across the nation. View our Growth Portfolio investments.

I feel so comfortable bringing my problems and challenges to REDF – there’s no judgment, but instead an open door to share anything that may be going on or on my mind. REDF has never not been here to hear me out and support me.

The flexibility of REDF’s support was really unique. The support we got was always tailored to our needs and responsive to our feedback.

Having someone who is knowledgeable about the field, who I can bounce different ideas off of, and who can hold me accountable for meeting goals is really impactful.

Will AvilaFounder, Clean Decisions

Dan RhotonCEO, Hopeworks

Kirsten HamVP of Career & Workforce Development, UpSpire

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