Our Funding Thesis is Simple, Yet Effective
We fund education and workforce training programs that prepare opportunity-seekers with in-demand credentials that lead to good jobs and living wages. We expect our grantees to target an 80% completion and employment rate and a $45,000+ median wage.
Our Approach
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Data-driven Insights
We analyze the employment rates and earnings of program completers to identify the ones that provide the greatest value. By studying labor market trends, we help institutions prioritize industries and roles that are growing and in-demand.
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Strategic Philanthropy
We provide grants to education and training providers, enabling them to expand and enhance programs that deliver career-ready credentials. We work with these institutions to empower students to pursue qualifications aligned with evolving workforce needs.
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Proven Results
Every grant generates wage premiums for its recipients, creating a tangible, lasting impact for individuals and the economy.
Our Grantees
To be valuable, postsecondary credentials must be aligned to the needs of industry and lead to employment that pays a living wage. Our grantees are able to accomplish this because their programs:
Collaborate with employers and industry leaders to ensure alignment with real-world job demands.
Equip learners with expertise in today’s fastest-growing, highest-paying fields.
Lead directly to well-paying careers with competitive salaries and benefits.
Offer flexible learning formats—from short-term certifications to degrees—that meet learner needs.
Foster lifelong learning, building skills recognized and valued across industries and regions.
Funding Opportunities
Discover how the FutureRise Fund can help bring your innovative ideas to life. We support transformative solutions that expand opportunities in education, workforce development, and economic security.