North Valley THRIVE is proud to announce our Catalyst Fund awardees, a one-time cohort of local organizations, businesses and institutions working to power economic opportunity and shared prosperity across the North San Joaquin Valley.
The Catalyst Fund is a competitive grant program designed to support pre-development projects that align with the North Valley THRIVE Strategic Plan. With $9 million in total funding awarded, these projects represent bold, community-driven solutions to some of our region’s biggest challenges from job creation and clean energy to childcare, workforce training and regional infrastructure.
About the Catalyst Fund
The Catalyst Fund is part of California Jobs First, which aims to grow regional economies through targeted, community-informed investment.
The Catalyst Fund was created to support innovative projects in the early stages of development. It reflects North Valley THRIVE’s commitment to strengthening the economic foundation of Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties through investments in THRIVE’s following priority sectors and cross cutting enabling strategies:
Catalyst Fund Recipients
Idea Stage |
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Merced College |
Merced College Semiconductor Project |
Modesto Junior College |
Building a Strategic Framework for Industry-Aligned Training in the Northern San Joaquin Valley |
University of the Pacific |
Bringing Solar Light to North San Joaquin Valley |
University of the Pacific (CBPR) |
North San Joaquin Valley (NSJV) Data Compass |
Stanislaus Equity Partners (STEP) |
Micro Home Manufacturing Facility and Construction Training Program |
University of the Pacific |
Walnut Shell-Based Particleboard for Sustainable Construction |
Family Resource and Referral Center |
Early Learning & Care Workforce Development |
University of the Pacific |
Pilot Study on the Economic Feasibility and Public Perception of Carbon Sequestration in San Joaquin County |
LeadershipHub Training Institute |
Advancing Workforce Equity through Inclusive Career Pathways in San Joaquin County |
Developmental Stage |
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Nurture (via fiscal sponsor) |
North San Joaquin Valley Child Care Entrepreneurship & Business Expansion Initiative |
San Joaquin A+ |
Growing Futures Program: Preparing Youth for Careers in Manufacturing |
Brisco Enterprises, Inc. |
Deepwell Compost |
Community Technology Initiative |
Green Economy Lab |
Open Innovation Centers |
FuturePlay - Scaling New Collar Opportunities for San Joaquin County Residents |
University of California, Merced |
SkillRISE: Regional Interconnection through Skills-Based Education |
Merced County Office of Education |
Bright Beginnings |
Opportunity Stanislaus |
VOLT on the Go |
Modesto Chamber of Commerce |
North Valley Small Business Connection Marketplace |
Investment Stage |
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Merced College |
Center For Ag Robotics and Entrepreneurship & Smart Farm |
BEAM Circular |
California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus |
Restore The Delta |
Mormon Slough Restoration |
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For more information please contact Yolanda Meraz at yolanda@northvalleythrive.org
