Thank you for your interest in joining Rising’s economic development programs! We recently received a grant to support the training of 20 new participants to join our Rising Representative Program. In the program, you will learn to be a social impact entrepreneur and run your own Rising business. The grant has very specific eligibility requirements.
- Do you identify as female?
- Are you 18 years or older?
- Do you live in Santa Cruz or Monterey Counties?
- Do you have an SSN (social security number) or an ITIN (individual tax identification number)?
- Is your gross monthly income at or below the amount indicated in this chart (HUD.gov guidelines)?
MONTEREY COUNTY
| Family Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limit | $2829 | $3233 | $3638 | $4038 | $4363 | $4688 | $5008 | $5333 |
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
| Family Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limit | $3863 | $4417 | $4967 | $5517 | $5958 | $6400 | $6842 | $7283 |
If you answered yes to all of the above, and meet the household income eligibility as shown in the chart, please proceed with filling out the questionnaire below. The purpose of the questionnaire is to help us determine the type of support you will need in the program, and whether this specific program is a good fit for you at this time. Please know that the information you provide is confidential and will not be released without permission.