2026 LCR Project Proposal

Welcome to the Leadership Capital Region Class of 2026 RFP submission form. As a longstanding program committed to advancing strong leadership and driving meaningful, long-term progress across the Capital Region, our class is seeking proposals that will spark economic growth, strengthen community resilience, and promote systemic change. 

We will consider capital projects that provide program participants with an opportunity to be a part of each phase of the project from fundraising, procurement, implementation – all the way through project completion – that aim to do one or more of the following: 

  • 1. Expand opportunities and pathways for individuals or communities that have historically experienced limited access to resources 

  • 2. Strengthen mental, emotional or economic well-being through innovative, sustainable solutions 

  • 3. Address immediate challenges related to poverty, housing stability, workforce development, financial mobility or food insecurity 

  • 4. Build partnerships/models that create lasting improvements benefiting the Capital Region 

Important Information:
● Submission Deadline: Friday, January 16 at 5:00pm
  •  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.
● Project Timeline: Selected proposal must be finished in its entirety by June 1st, 2026
● Eligibility: Applicants must be
  •  A 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving communities within the Capital Region
  • A member of the Capital Region Chamber
  • Should be non-partisan, apolitical, and not solely religious in nature
  • Cannot have been selected for an LCR Class project within the past 8 years
● Review Process: Proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with program priorities, potential for impact, feasibility, and sustainability.
● Character Limit: Each response must not exceed 2,000 characters 
● Award Amount: Funding amounts vary each year. Prior classes have raised between $25,000 and $50,000 Please take this into consideration when providing your categorized budget.
● Award Notification: Selected project awardee will be notified in February 2026.
Instructions:
  1. Complete all sections of this form. Incomplete submissions may not be considered.
  2. Use clear and concise language to communicate your project's goals, impact, and sustainability.
  3. For consideration, all applicants must also submit all required supporting documentation by Friday, January 16 at 4:59 p.m.
Thank you for your commitment to advancing positive change in our community. We look forward to learning more about your innovative ideas!

Please note that our grant application platform does not allow for work to be saved. Applications must be completed and submitted in one session. To ensure a smooth submission process, we recommend preparing your responses in a separate document before starting the application. Once all responses are finalized, you can copy and paste them into the online application form.  To view the full list of application questions in advance. 
For any questions, please reach out to LCRClass2026@gmail.com before the submission deadline.

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