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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.
![Hudson County Community College students at the launch event of the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program in August 2022.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52292744098_f95bc0514a_o-scaled-e1679341952702.jpeg")
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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RuralWorks Partners
$2.5 Million
Investment from the Impact First Fund
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San Diego Pay It Forward Loan Program
$75M
Provided by the State of California under the Mental Health Services Act Innovation Program to initiate the Elevate Behavioral Health Workforce 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.
New Jersey Pay It Forward Program
$25M
Revolving workforce fund to upskill residents and fill critical job openings
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Colorado Pay It Forward Fund
$8M+
Revolving workforce fund to upskill residents and fill critical job openings