R RFree Academy

Funding Model

Free for learners. Sustainable by design.

RFree Academy uses a blended funding model so access does not depend on a learner's income.

Monthly donors

Recurring support keeps core classes free and gives the academy stable operating momentum.

Cohort sponsors

Foundations, companies, and local partners fund specific learner groups and measurable outcomes.

Mission-aligned workshops

Paid training for organizations subsidizes tuition-free education for underserved learners.

Grants and major gifts

Strategic philanthropy helps expand curriculum, teacher support, and community impact capacity.

Sponsor the first wave

Fund a teacher. Fund a cohort. Fund a community project.

Meet the Teacher Model

Support

Funding makes it possible to keep the learning experience free and growing.

Once the funding model is clear, the next step is making sure teachers have a clear place in the system too.