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Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund
34,000
Workers needed to meet Massachusetts' climate goals
Our Work
We design outcomes-based funding projects and investments that deliver measurable impact for people and communities.
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New Jersey Pay It Forward Program
$24M
Revolving workforce fund to help residents upskill and fill critical job openings
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San Antonio Pay It Forward Program
$17-20
Hourly wage for participants in the pilot program
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Hawai‘i Renewable Learning Fund
$2.5M
Revolving loan fund to upskill residents, address key labor needs, and drive economic development for Hawaiʻi
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Leveraging Outcomes-Based Funding to Improve Home Visiting Services in Missouri
22
Providers participating in the statewide rate card
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Massachusetts Career Ladder Program
$6M
in funding provided by the Massachusetts legislature and the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
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RuralWorks Partners
$2.5 Million
Investment from the Impact First Fund
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Strengthening Outcomes Measurement for Public Grants in Massachusetts
Millions
Of dollars are returned local communities each year through the AGO's competitive grant programs
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SUNY Maritime Pay It Forward Fund
More than 90%
Career placement rate for SUNY Maritime College graduates
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Supporting an Equitable Clean Energy Transition in New York State
20,000+
New Yorkers trained through NYSERDA's workforce development programs from 2018 to 2023.
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Upswing Working Capital Loan
100,000
Additional student support hours intended with this investment
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Venture Home: Enhancing Permanent Supportive Housing in Ventura County
$2.2M
Outcomes-based contract to scale permanent supportive housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness.