With Citi Foundation’s support, Ascendus will expand its work across multiple states, delivering trusted financial coaching that help small business owners ascend—strengthening their businesses, households, and communities. From stabilizing operations to building credit and long-term financial health, this grant will allow Ascendus to continue providing solutions that meet entrepreneurs where they are and move with them as they grow.
This grant underscores the resilience and vision of entrepreneurs nationwide, and highlights the importance of renewed collaboration. By combining Citi Foundation’s commitment with Ascendus’s experience, this investment represents more than financial support—it represents an opportunity to power long-term success for small business owners across the country.
Ascendus will begin deploying the Citi Foundation grant in 2025, with the goal of reaching hundreds of small business owners across its multi-state footprint. Together, Citi Foundation and Ascendus are powering pathways to long-term success, ensuring that small businesses can continue to thrive, strengthen their households, and uplift communities nationwide.