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Redwood Region RISE
Join Our Collaborative for a Thriving Redwood Region
Regional collaboration is what positions the Redwood Region to attract investment and create lasting community benefits. Redwood Region RISE (Resilient Inclusive Sustainable Economy) brings together 175+ organizations and thousands of residents across Tribal Lands, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties to create and implement sector plans for pathways to good jobs and stronger communities across our region.
This is your hub to stay informed, connect with collective impact efforts, and help shape what comes next. Explore tools, funding opportunities, and community-driven solutions — and share what you find.
Dive Into RRRISE
Pick your path — explore resources, projects, and more.
What We've Built
Since launching in early 2023, Redwood Region RISE has:
- Engaged 150+ organizations and thousands of residents through ~500 listening sessions, surveys, and community meetings to create a ground-truthed vision for our communities.
- Built a first-of-its kind inclusive regional governance body — including an Equity Committee and a Tribal Table.
- Developed a federally approved 10-year Regional Roadmap (EDA-recognized Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy).
- Launched sector strategies and forged deep partnerships across Tribal Lands, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties.
- Deployed $9M in California Jobs First funding and $2.5M in private funding to seed 19 community-endorsed initiatives.
- Built a support infrastructure and convened leaders to develop advancement strategies across five key sectors: Arts, Culture, and Tourism; Health and Caregiving; Renewable and Resilient Energy; and Working Lands and Blue Economy; and Workforce Development.
- Supported jurisdictions with economic development finance training and capacity building.
- Secured an additional ~$4 million in funding from California Jobs First for Working Lands and Blue Economy projects.
Explore Our Regional RoadmapA Brief History of Redwood Region RISE
A Note About RRRISE’s Sustainability
Redwood Region RISE's funding through California Jobs First (California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Employment Development Department (EDD) runs through September 2026.
Our Sustainability Working Group is currently exploring organizational models and funding paths for what comes next. We'll share updates as they develop. In the meantime, we remain committed to making the most of the time and resources we have — and to making sure everything we've built together is accessible to our region for years to come. Thank you for being part of this journey!
How We're Building a Resilient Future for the Redwood Region
Get Involved
Join RRRISE
Connect with our regional Collaborative to shape and advance inclusive economic development initiatives. Whether you're a community organization, Tribal partner, business, or resident, your voice matters in building our future.
Learn More
Explore our 10-year Regional Roadmap and how projects in Arts, Culture, and Tourism; Health and Caregiving; Renewable and Resilient Energy; and Working Lands and Blue Economy are supporting community resilience across the Redwood Region.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates on funding and networking opportunities, project successes, and partnership developments. Join our Partner Directory to connect with changemakers across the Redwood Region.
Our Partners
The RRRISE Collaborative brings together key sector experts, organizations, businesses, and community leaders to build a thriving Redwood Region. Get to know our regional network of change-makers!
In the Loop
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you. Reach out directly to our team at ccrp@humboldt.edu or visit our contact page to get contact information for our RRRISE leaders.
Stay Informed
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