The Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty through research, consulting, and technical assistance focused on microenterprise development. The organization works to strengthen economic opportunities for low-income individuals and communities by supporting small business development and community-based economic initiatives.
Microenterprise development, small business support, poverty alleviation, community development finance, and economic opportunity initiatives for underserved populations
Grants and contracts from government agencies, foundations, and community development partners
Community Development Financial Institutions and local, state, and federal economic development agencies
Non-profit organization
