The Fresno DRIVE Initiative is a 10-year investment plan to develop an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable economy for residents in the Greater Fresno Region.
The Fresno DRIVE coalition is advocating for $4.2B of new investment over the next decade through the 14 major initiatives in the three investment areas listed below. The initial DRIVE investment plan was crowd-sourced with input from a 300-person Steering Committee representing over 150 civic, business, and community organizations and is led by a 38-member Executive Committee representing education; economic, community and workforce development; business; and grassroots and community leadership.
Foundation’s Role
The Foundation serves as the backbone organization for Fresno DRIVE providing support for collaboration, strategic planning, fundraising, and evaluation of results.
Geographic Focus
Fresno’s urban core to a 5 county, regional workforce and economic development investment plan. The focus of each investment plan determines its geographic footprint.
Economic Development
Fresno-Merced ‘Future of Food Innovation’ (F3) Initiative
$289M
Lead Partners
- University of California, Merced
- California State University, Fresno
- Merced College
- University of California Ag and Natural Resources
- Cultiva la Salud
- California Farmworker Foundation
- Community Alliance with Family Farmers
- Fresno Metro Ministry
Betting Big on Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color
$123M
Lead Partners
- Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
- Access Plus Capital
Fresno’s Impact Economy
$31M
Lead Partners
- Fresno County Economic Development Corporation
Next Gen Aviation
$37M
Lead Partners
- New Generation Aviation
Wealth Creation
$116.2M
Lead Partners
- United Way Fresno and Madera Counties
- HOPE / Vision View
Human Capital
Upskilling
$176M
Lead Partners
- Career Nexus
- Fresno Business Council
- San Joaquin Valley Manufacturers Alliance
Pre-Conception to Five
$959M
Lead Partners
- Fresno County Cradle to Career
Integrated Data
$16.6M
Lead Partners
- Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Fresno K-16 Collaborative
$732M
Lead Partners
- California State University, Fresno Foundation
UC Merced / UCSF Fresno Medical School
$565M
Lead Partners
- UC Merced, UCSF Fresno
Community Justice Network
$60M
Lead Partners
- Community Justice Network
Neighborhood Development
Downtown 2.0
$396M
Lead Partners
- Downtown Fresno Partnership and Foundation
- Fresno Arts Council
Fresno Opportunity Corridors
$341M
Lead Partners
- Fresno Metro Ministry
Civic Infrastructure
$49.8M
Lead Partners
- Every Neighborhood Partnership
- Fresno Building Healthy Communities
Permanent Affordable Housing
$360M
Lead Partners
- Fresno Housing Authority
- Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability
Partners: Fresno DRIVE’s Executive Committee