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Redwood Region RISE Awards $9 Million to Catalyze Economic Growth
May 1, 2025
[Updated From April 29]
Redwood Region RISE has awarded $9 million to 10 transformative projects across Tribal Lands, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties through the Catalyst Funding program. Over 70% of the funding supports initiatives led by priority and disinvested communities, targeting sustainable food systems, renewable energy, affordable housing, workforce training, cultural preservation, and forest management. Explore the preliminary Catalyst Awardees here
Preliminary Catalyst Awardees
“The Catalyst Fund represents critical investment in the future of Redwood Region’s rural economies,” says Susan Seaman, Program Director of North Edge. “These preliminary awards mark the beginning of projects that will leverage our key industry sectors and foster inclusive economic development and job growth for all Redwood Region residents.”
Implementation Timeline
Preliminary awardees will undergo additional vetting before receiving funding, with implementation expected to begin in May 2025 and completion by September 2026. The initiative is supported by the statewide California Jobs First program and has informed the newly released California Jobs First Economic Blueprint.