Fountain Fund
- Year Awarded:
- 2024
- Grant Program:
- Daring Ideas
- Grant Amount:
- $15,000
The Fountain Fund expanded economic opportunity for formerly incarcerated individuals by providing low-interest loans and financial coaching designed to build credit and support long-term financial stability. The program helped participants achieve self-defined goals such as securing housing, starting or growing a small business, repairing or purchasing reliable transportation, paying court-related fines and fees, and reinstating driver's licenses. By increasing access to affordable capital and personalized financial support, The Fountain Fund helped remove barriers to successful reentry and economic mobility.