[Health Resources in Action](https://hria.org)

January 30, 2025 | March 4, 2025

Stipends up to $15,000 per participating organization; 12-month cohort program; 20 organizations selected.

Year-long cohort program supporting BIPoC nonprofit leaders addressing substance use through organizational development, capacity-building, and peer learning.

Targeted to BIPoC-led nonprofits in Massachusetts with <$350k average budget (Tribes exempt).

--- ## Description The Transformational Leadership Incubator is a year-long program designed to support nonprofit leaders from African, Asian, Latinx, or Native American (BIPoC) communities who are addressing substance use issues in their communities. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) and administered by Health Resources in Action (HRiA), the incubator offers a cohort-based experience focused on organizational development, tailored one-on-one support, capacity-building trainings, and peer learning. The initiative aims to empower BIPoC nonprofit leaders, enhance organizational impact, improve community health and wellness, and increase the ability of these organizations to access government funding opportunities. --- ## Due Dates - January 30, 2025: Full application deadline (Thursday, 5:00 pm Eastern) - March 4, 2025: Full application deadline (Tuesday, 11:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected organization receives a stipend of up to $15,000 for full participation in the 12-month program. - A total of 20 organizations will be invited to join the cohort. - The stipend is intended to support engagement in the program and organizational development activities. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: - Be a nonprofit organization led by an individual who identifies as part of the African, Asian, Latinx, or Native American (BIPoC) diaspora. - Have been operating for at least 3 years with 501(c)(3) status, fiscal sponsorship, or as a Tribe with a government-to-government relationship with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. - Have an average annual operating budget of less than $350,000 over the past five years (Tribes are exempt from this budget maximum). - Organizations should not have historically had access to, or the capacity to apply for, “traditional” funding streams such as government funding. - The initiative is focused on Massachusetts-based organizations. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online by the listed deadlines. - Applicants will need to create an account through the Health Resources in Action online portal. - The application requires organizational information, verification of eligibility, and responses to program-specific questions. - Supporting documents may be required (e.g., proof of nonprofit status, fiscal sponsorship, or tribal relationship). - Up to 20 organizations will be selected for participation. - For detailed application instructions, refer to the [program page](https://hria.org/grants/transformational-leadership-incubator/) and information session slides. --- ## Additional Information - The incubator provides a mix of group trainings, individual technical assistance, and opportunities for peer learning and engagement. - Training topics may include board development, fiscal management, strategic planning, recruitment and retention, and areas identified by participants. - The program is designed to help organizations build capacity for sustainability and future funding opportunities, especially with government agencies. - Program runs from late February/early March 2025 to December 2025. --- ## External Links - [Program Page (HRiA)](https://hria.org/grants/transformational-leadership-incubator/) - [One Pager (PDF)](https://hria.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Updated-Leadership_incubator-one-pager_Feb-13-2025.pdf) - [Information Session Slides (PDF)](https://hria.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BSAS104-TLI-Info-Session.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Transformational Leadership Incubator | [capacityfellowship@hria.org](mailto:capacityfellowship@hria.org) | 617.451.0049 | [Contact HRiA](https://hria.org/about/contact-us/) |

Transformational Leadership Incubator

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