The Obama Foundation Leaders USA program is a six-month, virtual leadership development program that seeks to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders across the country.
Donor Name: Obama Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 12/12/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The program focuses on emerging Leaders, 24-45 years old, who aim to drive lasting and inclusive change across sectors and issues and have at least three years of demonstrated impact. Participants are values-driven leaders from every corner of the nation who are ready to expand their impact and help strengthen the national democratic culture.
Leaders will participate in the following core elements of the program:
- Program Arc
- Over six months, Leaders come together for weekly virtual sessions featuring subject matter experts, practitioners, case studies, and peer learning to deepen their leadership practice. Leaders will discuss how to move from hope to action through practical tools and training on values-based leadership and strengthening democracy.
- A Community of Support
- Leaders work in small groups designed to reflect the diversity of the cohort through interdependent peer learning and relationship building. Community groups meet on a monthly basis and are designed as brave, informal spaces for Leaders to discuss takeaways from each module, grapple with multiple diverse perspectives and approaches, and exchange their learnings on values-based leadership in action.
- Individual Leadership Coaching
- Leaders are paired with a coach for monthly sessions to help them clarify and build out their individual goals, understand your unique strengths and values, and unlock their potential.
Eligibility Criteria
The program currently invites individuals residing in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, on tribal lands, and in United States territories to apply including, American Samoa; Guam; Northern Mariana Islands; Puerto Rico; United States Virgin Islands; Minor Outlying Islands; Bajo Nuevo Bank; Baker Island; Howland Island; Jarvis Island; Johnston Atoll; Kingman Reef; Midway Islands; Navassa Island; and Palmyra Atoll.
For more information, visit Obama Foundation.
